A Writer's Day

016: Theme in Writing

R. A. Douthitt Season 1 Episode 16

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What is meant by "theme" in writing? What is a theme anyway? In this episode, I discuss what a theme is and why it's important for your story to have themes running through it like threads in a tapestry. Making connections to your readers is what writing is about and selecting the right themes will help you accomplish those important connections. 

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