4 ways to underscore (without overemphasizing) a story's theme

C.S. Lakin knows that some authors aren’t as concerned with their novels’ themes as they are with other aspects.

And sure, a unique concept, a fascinating protagonist, and/or a high-stakes conflict can all power a successful story, without the help of a theme.

But Lakin believes that it’s well worth your creative effort to incorporate a theme with a heart, no matter your novel's genre.

She shares four ways to bring out your story’s theme, without hammering it into your readers’ brains, on her Live Write Thrive blog.

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