How do you connect big ideas?
Mar 9, 2026 | by Allie Cooper | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m struggling to tie together my novel’s bigger themes. I have all these big ideas I want to explore, like grief, identity, and belonging but they...
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How do you come up with a theme for your story?
Jun 23, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Writing
“I’m not sure where the heart of my story is. How do I figure out the theme of the story so I can flesh out the details (without changing my mind...
#character development, #plotting, #theme, #writing tips
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How to Come Up with a Theme for Your Story
Jul 1, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
When you read a story that lingers in your mind long after you turn the final page, chances are, that story had a powerful theme at its core. A theme...
#plotting, #theme, #writing exercises, #writing tips
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