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Discovering & Embedding Theme

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Theme is hidden in the plot of every story. In order to find the theme of your story, ask yourself these questions:

  • Why did I write this story?
  • What is important about this story?
  • What am I really trying to say with this story?
  • Why did I pick this story to publish?

If it is challenging to answer these questions it might be helpful to have a list of common themes in stories:

  • Even though you might not realize it at first, family is important
  • Sometimes people aren’t always what they seem
  • Growing up is tough and having support is important
  • Hard things happen in life, how you choose to deal with them is what matters
  • Try not to judge others, you never know what they may be going through
  • Courage can be found in unlikely people and places

Once you’ve figured out the theme, now it is time to give clues about it in your story. But how?

  • Give clues about it in the way your character acts, talks or solves a problem
  • Give clues about it in the resolution of your story
  • Give clues about it in the beginning and middle of your story
  • Try not to state the theme directly

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Amanda was an 8th grade English teacher in the Bay Area. She resigned from teaching on June 30, 2020. This was an incredibly difficult decision because she has always loved being in the classroom. Read More…

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