Novel themes

Choosing themes for your stories or novels consciously gives you the focus you need to develop and enrich your character arcs. Learn more.

While structure and prose are essential to a successful story, often a story’s true soul is found in a less obvious element of the writing craft; theme. Your story’s theme is rooted in more than perfectly timed story beats and fancy words, because it’s about the cohesive feel and energy of your novel. Ultimately, this theme is what makes your story feel real. #theme #novelwriting

The writing world has a boundless variety of themes to explore — but this story themes list offers 100+. So take a look, and take your pick.

A well-expressed theme can be as valuable to your novel as character and plot. Here's how to convey a message without being heavy-handed.

It is true that many writers won't emphasize on outlining a novel. After all, they write fascinating books without outlines. But, the importance of detailing the outline for your novel is enormous.

Learn to write powerful themes and you can turn the smallest, silliest, most escapist of stories (like, say, a superhero comic) into something great.

Infographic - 5 theme examples from books | Now Novel #writingtips

Fiction is full of jealous, cruel and otherwise flawed characters. This character flaw list explores common personality weaknesses. Use it for inspiration.

Infographic - 5 theme examples from books | Now Novel #writingtips