BPS 099: Screenwriter's Guide to Plotting Stories & Theme with K.M. Weiland

Today on the show we have returning champion author K.M.
Weiland. I wanted to bring her back on the show to discuss her new
book Writing Your Story's Theme: The Writer's Guide to Plotting
Stories That Matter.

"Theme Is What Your Story Is Really About."

Theme—the mysterious cousin of plot and character. Too often viewed
as abstract rather than actionable, theme is frequently
misunderstood and left to chance. Some writers even insist theme
should not be purposefully implemented. This is unfortunate because
in many ways theme is story. Theme is the heart, the meaning, the
point. Nothing that important should be overlooked.

Powerful themes are never incidental. They emerge from the
conjunction of strong plots and resonant character arcs. This means
you can learn to plan and implement theme. In doing so, you will
deepen your ability to write not only stories that entertain, but
also stories that stay with readers long after the end.

Writing Your Story’s Theme will teach you:

How to create theme from plot and character.
Why every supporting character and subplot should enhance the
theme.
How to prevent theme from seeming preachy or “on the nose.”
What to consider in identifying the best theme for any given
story.
And much more!
Conscious mastery of theme will elevate every story you write and
allow you to craft fiction of depth and meaning.

Enjoy my conversation with K.M. Weiland.

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