Premise and Theme

That first rush of an idea is always fun, but sometimes the joy fades when you aren't sure what to do next. This section deals with developing your premise into a workable story idea and plot, and finding the theme that will tie all those ideas together.

Sample articles on premise

• Going From Premise to Plot
• I Have a Novel Idea! Now What?
• Diagnosing Problem Stories
• Putting a New Twist on a Been Done Idea
• When You Can't Write What You Love to Read
   
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Making the most of your ideas

• Know Your Genre Before You Start
• Should You Write What's Hot?
• Four Tips on Adding a New Twist to an Old Plot
• Coming Up With Story Ideas
• Myra McEntire: On Brainstorming 
• Coming Up With Ideas 
• Donna Galanti on How to Stay Inspired and Keep Writing 

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Articles on theme

• Developing Your Theme
• What Kind of Writer Are You? Career Themes
• (World) Building on a Theme

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