In stories, this depth can be added a number of ways—through subplots, character arc, subtext, theme, and symbolism. Of them all, I think symbolism is one of the simplest methods to employ, and it packs a serious wallop.
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Jun 17 2016
Setting—Why a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Some of that introspection is great, but after a while you will wear out your readers. Setting can help alleviate this problem and keep the momentum of your story moving forward.
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Jan 05 2015
The Art of Business & The Business of Art—Breaking Rules to Reveal Our Audience
I would challenge every artist (or business) to step back and feel. Think about the customer FIRST and ego second. Money LAST.
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Apr 24 2014
Everybody Arcs! How to Use Emotional Growth to Propel the Story and Capture the Reader
Whether we are writing a standalone or a series, character growth is pivotal to good writing. I believe one of the reasons humans are a story people is that we fear change. Often, we see our own flaws and have NO IDEA how to correct them, how to get unstuck. We can feel defeated. Yet, through narrative, we watch protagonists become heroes and, unlike life, there’s full resolution. We can see some slice of ourselves in stories and it helps us change.
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