Theme: The Heart of a Story

Without theme, a story is just a sequence of events. Theme is the heartbeat of narrative, the thread that gives meaning to every scene and character arc. But what is theme? How do you find it? More importantly, how do you use it to craft stories that truly resonate? Award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake examines one of storytelling's most misunderstood elements and offers practical insight into creating stories that linger with readers long after the final page.