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Writing themes

Writing TechniquesMotifs, Themes, and Trusting Your Reader

Author Cynthia Pelayo breaks down the difference between motifs and themes and how they benefit readers (if you trust them).

Cynthia Pelayo
Writing TechniquesWhy I Keep Coming Back to the Same Questions in My Novels—And Why You Should TooJen Craven
CharacterExploring Nature vs. Nurture in a New Way in FictionMichael Swartz
Write Better FictionA Writer’s HammerJude Berman
Write Better FictionAlexander Weinstein: On Writing a Thematic Short Story CollectionRobert Lee Brewer
Writing TechniquesWhy Did I Write a Novel About Death?Richard Alther
Writing TechniquesTips for Writing About Controversial Topics in FictionBryan Gruley

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