tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post949522914604888261..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: #WeWriteBooks, Post 9: Adding a ThemeStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48822437821137371982016-04-10T17:35:04.328-05:002016-04-10T17:35:04.328-05:00Another helpful post!!Another helpful post!!Giannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-16679255781225762202016-03-31T14:08:49.522-05:002016-03-31T14:08:49.522-05:00The main themes in most of my planned and current ...The main themes in most of my planned and current projects so far center around the importance of family and the need to stand up for what's right in whatever way you can.Lily Spinnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-90343241808496327612016-03-31T13:30:28.943-05:002016-03-31T13:30:28.943-05:00I'm not great when it comes to themes. I think...I'm not great when it comes to themes. I think mine will basically about self-confidence and stereotypes.Rosie McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756806467175885197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-82884221478838677632016-03-31T12:39:42.557-05:002016-03-31T12:39:42.557-05:00Thanks for the great advice, Jill! I'm especi...Thanks for the great advice, Jill! I'm especially looking forward to "researching" Hawaiian food...yum!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714282664428617580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48337461064034039992016-03-31T10:25:01.221-05:002016-03-31T10:25:01.221-05:00Thanks guys :)Thanks guys :)Abinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-5175463415795673902016-03-31T00:53:15.599-05:002016-03-31T00:53:15.599-05:00Agreed. That's really neat. :-)Agreed. That's really neat. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-31870316036585691702016-03-31T00:52:23.059-05:002016-03-31T00:52:23.059-05:00Life is about building strong relationships. Love ...Life is about building strong relationships. Love that, Taylor. And, wow! Have fun in Hawaii! If I were you, I'd make a list of things you'll need to know for your scenes. For example: local foods served at restaurants. Also, lots of description stuff. You might take time each day just writing paragraph descriptions of different places. Describe the colors, the smells, the temperature and how the humidity feels on your skin. Sounds. Birds, insects, other animals... All that kind of stuff you can't get so easily from pictures online. <br /><br />There are a few links to research posts on the Storyworld post. Scroll down to contemporary and historical. Maybe some of those posts will help too.<br /><br />http://goteenwriters.blogspot.com/2016/02/wewritebooks-post-3-storyworld.html?m=1Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-8014547035504753162016-03-31T00:43:21.823-05:002016-03-31T00:43:21.823-05:00A great combination, Jason. I love stories of reve...A great combination, Jason. I love stories of revenge that end in forgiveness.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-28617710629368538672016-03-31T00:41:54.762-05:002016-03-31T00:41:54.762-05:00Those are both so powerful, Abi. That's life c...Those are both so powerful, Abi. That's life changing stuff. Sounds awesome.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-88468157511630072932016-03-31T00:40:48.655-05:002016-03-31T00:40:48.655-05:00That's a really great start. And courage is a ...That's a really great start. And courage is a fabulous topic to write about in our characters. Maybe your character's view of courage could change. Maybe he/she first thinks of courage as doing A, B, and C. But the story asks something different. And maybe he/she needs to learn that there are many different types of courage.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-24128830089431616002016-03-31T00:32:33.290-05:002016-03-31T00:32:33.290-05:00It's good that you usually figure them out whi...It's good that you usually figure them out while writing. Those are both great starts, too. And teleporting magic houses...? That's pretty much amazing,Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-86783725864597057442016-03-31T00:30:31.205-05:002016-03-31T00:30:31.205-05:00I think that's awesome, Savannah. There is so ...I think that's awesome, Savannah. There is so much good stuff wrapped up in your story idea. Can't wait to hear how it develops as you go along.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-75694158654193642612016-03-31T00:28:35.384-05:002016-03-31T00:28:35.384-05:00Sound great, Linea! Those are both good. Next week...Sound great, Linea! Those are both good. Next week will be fun, I think. 😊Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-31089310734001365312016-03-30T22:59:28.844-05:002016-03-30T22:59:28.844-05:00The concept originated from a rough scene in my he...The concept originated from a rough scene in my head that wouldn't leave me alone: A 'Chosen One' and his friend. A misunderstood prophecy. A plot in which the 'Chosen' proved unqualified for the task. A journey in which the friend (obliviously) gained the qualities of the prophecy itself.<br /><br />It is a story in which the theme is strongly felt, but very hard to express in hard language. Something about the paradox of a God-given destiny and a person's own free will, and an encompassing sense of unutterable awe. Savannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-87127096987639610292016-03-30T21:52:39.927-05:002016-03-30T21:52:39.927-05:00That's a unique way to find an ending!That's a unique way to find an ending! James Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10282561981239237962016-03-30T21:50:29.030-05:002016-03-30T21:50:29.030-05:00That's marvelous! I don't know much about ...That's marvelous! I don't know much about Hawaii, but congratulations:) You'll have so much fun. If you want research tips, you could try searching through GTW posts, you can find about anything with the search engine. James Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-1012327788005188672016-03-30T21:43:53.763-05:002016-03-30T21:43:53.763-05:00A good revenge/forgiveness tale is always fun! My ...A good revenge/forgiveness tale is always fun! My basic theme runs around those lines since my MC is an assassin. James Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-41010606352213904182016-03-30T21:36:40.152-05:002016-03-30T21:36:40.152-05:00It's good to be open. I'm sure your theme ...It's good to be open. I'm sure your theme will come to light (become more specific since mercy and forgiveness are both good concepts to explore) the more you get into it. Good themes are pretty abstract and open-ended, so don't worry about it too much. James Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-26011236073890886802016-03-30T21:31:41.316-05:002016-03-30T21:31:41.316-05:00Traits are often the beginning of great themes. Wh...Traits are often the beginning of great themes. When you come at theme from such an angle, there are a LOT of possibilities as to the exploration of the concept at hand. James Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-90646693996190054332016-03-30T21:29:01.521-05:002016-03-30T21:29:01.521-05:00Lol! A lesson many a fantasy character should lear...Lol! A lesson many a fantasy character should learn:) James Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-82633409654836257122016-03-30T21:27:53.736-05:002016-03-30T21:27:53.736-05:00That's pretty cool. I have found myself having...That's pretty cool. I have found myself having a clear theme on my last three projects which all started with inspiring names! How did you come up with your concept? James Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10911758768408102132016-03-30T21:23:27.563-05:002016-03-30T21:23:27.563-05:00It's pretty good to have multiple themes. Even...It's pretty good to have multiple themes. Even though one may ultimately become stronger or be more obvious, subtly and variety are appreciated by the reader. James Olivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-54239618926326534982016-03-30T19:51:41.152-05:002016-03-30T19:51:41.152-05:00I always start with the theme of a story before I ...I always start with the theme of a story before I actually tell it, unless I'm doing a retelling of something. I start with a theme because it is how I find the will to finish the story.Bookishqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815467506294547118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-23985408738311206022016-03-30T16:44:35.398-05:002016-03-30T16:44:35.398-05:00Theme isn't really my strong point but I'd...Theme isn't really my strong point but I'd say mine is about being willing to build strong relationships (between my main character and her friends, her family, and, most importantly, God). I can't wait to look at the articles you listed, Jill.<br />Also, this is pretty random, but I'm thrilled to be able to continue my storyworld research in a BIG way--my story is set in Hawaii and I'm going to be spending time on one of the islands in a few weeks. I can't wait to put some first-hand experiences into my manuscript!! So...if anyone has a few tips for "research trips", I'd love to hear them.<br />Thanks for another wonderful Wednesday post, Jill.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714282664428617580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2309443219656698122016-03-30T11:16:59.874-05:002016-03-30T11:16:59.874-05:00I'm not quite so sure on my theme yet, but I t...I'm not quite so sure on my theme yet, but I think I know the general direction. I think things like revenge, forgiveness, and self doubt will all play a part :).starlightjason2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11371184169630869288noreply@blogger.com