Inside the Wonder World

Lesson 4

Welcome to my Friday edition of Substack, which will feature my paid posts: Inside the Wonder World.

Inside the Wonder World is the working title of my developing craft book on writing and publishing for young readers. I’m bringing it to you in pieces, both to help you learn something more deeply (lessons and exercises included) and to push me to finish this lofty goal.

I’ll still post my free content every Tuesday, so you’ll still be able to pick out what you need as a free subscriber.

Every Friday I’ll post a chapter lesson, or portion of, or two of from Inside the Wonder World. You who are paid subscribers get full access.

Plus, I really, really want your feedback. I promise to include you in my acknowledgements.

Here’s the next lesson!

Lesson 4. Theme or point

Beyond the “why” and your premise is something bigger that you want to say to and about the world.

Yes, every story must have a point. The point can also be called the theme, which is likely more familiar to you, but is a word that sometimes strikes fear into the hearts of authors. “Point” is a little easier to understand.

The point is different from the “why” in that the point is not as personal, but, yes, the two are related. Once you have expressed your “why” and “deeper why” by using the previous exercises, you can better find your story’s point or theme.