Choosing themes for your stories or novels consciously gives you the focus you need to develop and enrich your character arcs. Learn more.

Themes in literature are often varied and hidden. Sometimes you can get through an entire book and not realize what the author meant. However, this is a good basic list that you can build from. Remember that some books have multiple themes.

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Character arcs should all have these five ingredients. They are the fundamentals to building compelling character arcs readers won't forget.

Theme in literature is a topic we've delved into before. Every story has themes – whether they're consciously explored or simmering under the surface – and the exploration of different themes adds depth and layers to any story, especially if those themes are universal.So today we're taking a look at some of the most popular themes explored in the world of books, through some specific literary theme examples.From broad, sweeping concepts, like love or death, to more particular ideas, like…

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