tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post4566294051953309762..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Do You Have a Theme?Karen Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-57160220296029920472013-12-20T15:48:10.787-05:002013-12-20T15:48:10.787-05:00Anisa,
Thanks for your input. They are not easy to...Anisa,<br />Thanks for your input. They are not easy to adopt, are they?<br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-77941480287882766502013-12-20T15:45:11.991-05:002013-12-20T15:45:11.991-05:00I agree that fictional and nonfictional writing ne...I agree that fictional and nonfictional writing needs a basic theme and these writing methods are not easy to adopt by everyone.Susan well describe the need of specific theme selection before writing and the more detailed guideline <a href="http://www.bestcustomessay.org/" rel="nofollow">bestcustomessay.org</a> for further assistance in writing.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480565181391475363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-63216278653717587002013-12-02T18:26:58.483-05:002013-12-02T18:26:58.483-05:00Janette,
Good to see you, as always! This is a goo...Janette,<br />Good to see you, as always! This is a good point. It is interesting to see how writers put it all together, isn't? <br />Happy writing,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37549811361025764692013-12-02T17:57:15.010-05:002013-12-02T17:57:15.010-05:00Hi, ladies:
Yes, every good story has a theme, wh...Hi, ladies:<br /><br />Yes, every good story has a theme, whether fiction or non-fiction. Sometimes fiction can bend time and space and make lessons easier to understand than reality pieces. There are people who don't care for fiction. I have relatives who happen not to care for fiction. Every pot has its lid and, luckily for all fiction writers, fiction readers abound! While I do read a lot of non-fiction, I relish in a good fiction book, especially if it has an uplifting theme.<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughts on this topic!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-33827401374281325912013-11-30T00:03:42.145-05:002013-11-30T00:03:42.145-05:00The theme used to come to me after I started writi...The theme used to come to me after I started writing, but now that I'm more organized I see it while I'm planning. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-35174303679278622942013-11-27T13:30:25.468-05:002013-11-27T13:30:25.468-05:00Lisa,
Yes, I think you are right! It's interes...Lisa,<br />Yes, I think you are right! It's interesting to see, isn't it? :)<br /><br />Susan,<br />It's great, as always to have you stop by! :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-36106191201821551632013-11-27T12:41:15.697-05:002013-11-27T12:41:15.697-05:00Hi Everyone -
Thanks for all the great comments! ...Hi Everyone -<br /><br />Thanks for all the great comments! <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-81127135637326970432013-11-26T16:49:37.703-05:002013-11-26T16:49:37.703-05:00Yes, I think the best of stories do have any under...Yes, I think the best of stories do have any underlying theme. Often, I've found that authors revisit the same theme in their bodies of work, but the story they weave around it differs from novel to novel. Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-55370307295820832862013-11-25T20:41:58.074-05:002013-11-25T20:41:58.074-05:00Crystal,
I think you are right. It is part of the ...Crystal,<br />I think you are right. It is part of the package for a good writer! :)<br /><br />Jen,<br />Yes, that's a good point! We can use our talents to help future generations. :)<br /><br />Cheryl,<br />I'm with you! This is one of the many things I like. :)<br /><br />Jess,<br />I know, the title makes you wonder, doesn't it? It is fun, I agree! :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-32430740713698740662013-11-25T20:11:48.788-05:002013-11-25T20:11:48.788-05:00I really like the title- The Scent of Fear. It cau...I really like the title- The Scent of Fear. It caught my eye right away. <br /><br />Even when I don't have a theme in my mind when I start writing it is fun to see the way a theme emerges. :) <br /><br />Great post!<br />JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49145256106548292392013-11-25T12:58:42.448-05:002013-11-25T12:58:42.448-05:00Thanks for putting in words WHY I love fiction! An...Thanks for putting in words WHY I love fiction! And why I love to promote Christian fiction. Amen!!!Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-82920087630168368122013-11-25T12:08:18.657-05:002013-11-25T12:08:18.657-05:00Susan: I agree. You can get your point across in a...Susan: I agree. You can get your point across in a story sometimes better than a non-fiction book. Especially for young people. Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-8301739928863709072013-11-25T10:27:46.029-05:002013-11-25T10:27:46.029-05:00I think theme is terribly important in a story. It...I think theme is terribly important in a story. It's writing to the subconscious of the reader, and it takes a writer years to get to the point where they can layer the theme in adequately. It's one of those aspects that once you've got, you are really ready to go as a writer.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27374138271413892762013-11-25T09:56:19.831-05:002013-11-25T09:56:19.831-05:00Terri,
I agree, I think our goal is to reach the r...Terri,<br />I agree, I think our goal is to reach the reader in some way. Take away value is important. Congrats on your book contract! :)<br /><br />Rhonda,<br />You are so right. Susan is good at doing this too! :) As are you.<br /><br />Linda,<br />You are right! It's interesting to see how things play out sometimes when we write, isn't it? :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-29407128386371514252013-11-25T09:35:47.607-05:002013-11-25T09:35:47.607-05:00Always need a theme ! Purpose is a great motivati...Always need a theme ! Purpose is a great motivation in writing !<br />Linda Finn<br />Faithful Acres Books<br />faithfulacresbooks@gmail.com<br />http://www.faithfulacresbooks.wordpress.com<br />Faithful Acres Books ~ Linda Marie Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149437557897266898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-70691763361130999172013-11-25T09:15:07.130-05:002013-11-25T09:15:07.130-05:00Jesus often used stories to teach lessons. And He ...Jesus often used stories to teach lessons. And He was the ultimate story teller whose stories always had a theme and a purpose.<br /><br />Write on, Susan. :)Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-74116938697310162362013-11-25T08:49:35.244-05:002013-11-25T08:49:35.244-05:00You are so right. I love to weave a theme in my st...You are so right. I love to weave a theme in my stories. I hope to leave the reader thinking. Congrats on a second book,!!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-89816547297457440022013-11-25T08:23:30.441-05:002013-11-25T08:23:30.441-05:00Susan,
You are welcome! I always enjoy having you ...Susan,<br />You are welcome! I always enjoy having you over! :)<br /><br />Natalie,<br />I agree on both counts. We can't beat the reader over the head, that's for sure. It's a balance! :)<br /><br />Carla,<br />I like the way you put that! There is so much more to writing than people might think, isn't there? :)<br /><br />Alex,<br />You know, that happens with me too, where a theme emerges sometimes. I wonder if it's because it's such an integral part of life, you know? :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-42770194568230023252013-11-25T07:56:32.515-05:002013-11-25T07:56:32.515-05:00I write with a theme, and it wasn't something ...I write with a theme, and it wasn't something I even planned on doing. Stories are natural ways to pass on information. That's why Jesus spoke in parables - He knew it was the most effective way to get across a message.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-57822486717999177222013-11-25T07:24:11.820-05:002013-11-25T07:24:11.820-05:00I'm a theme writer. It's the glue that hol...I'm a theme writer. It's the glue that holds my stories together. The principles you mentioned are truth and there is nothing better to authenticate a story than these real life themes that wring true in a reader's mind. Funny, one of those things is the use of imagination. Blessings, Susan!Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-72956183732177768902013-11-25T06:52:12.088-05:002013-11-25T06:52:12.088-05:00I do agree that there is an underlying theme in st...I do agree that there is an underlying theme in stories though you don't want to beat your readers over the head with it. Even without themes, I love made up stories and exploring the new worlds and characters. Thanks for sharing, Susan. And Happy Thanksgiving to you and Karen.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-57921686057973991012013-11-25T06:37:16.261-05:002013-11-25T06:37:16.261-05:00Hi Karen -
Thanks for having me on your blog tod...Hi Karen - <br /><br />Thanks for having me on your blog today. I always enjoy visiting. :)<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and your readers.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.com