I think we all agree, stories need to be more than a character, goal, and a series of scenarios that keep the two apart. Reading isn't a mechanical action after all, it's something we do to escape and enjoy. So, to deliver a true experience, we want to write fiction with layers, pulling readers in … [Read more...] about How Symbolism Adds Depth to a Story
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Settings and Symbolism
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5 Important Ways to Use Symbolism in Your Story
So many elements go into a truly good book. When we turn that final page with a satisfying sigh, it's often hard to identify just what made it a success. But many times, symbolism is one of the things that ties the whole work together. Done sloppily, it's heavy-handed and forced, and turns the … [Read more...] about 5 Important Ways to Use Symbolism in Your Story
Symbolism Entry: Friendship and Camaraderie
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism Entry: Friendship and Camaraderie
Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Family
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Family
Symbolism and Motif Entry: Depression
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism and Motif Entry: Depression
Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Crossroads/Choices
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Crossroads/Choices
Symbolism and Motif Entry: Transformation and Change
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism and Motif Entry: Transformation and Change
Symbolism and Motif: Knowledge
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism and Motif: Knowledge
Symbolism Entry: Health
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism Entry: Health
Symbolism and Motif Entry: Suffering
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism and Motif Entry: Suffering
Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Religion
Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea. Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then … [Read more...] about Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Religion