Thinking Theme: The Heart of the Matter

by William Bernhardt

Overview

Are you a Red Sneaker Writer?

Why do some books linger in memory long after they are read? Why are some books reread, recommended, shared in the classroom? How can you add your book to this distinguished company? The key is theme, giving your story a dynamic idea that lends it power and purpose. William Bernhardt explains what theme is, how it is best revealed, and how to find the theme that, handled correctly, will distinguish your book from all the others. Plus, in the final chapter, Bernhardt explains how your book can have a positive impact on the world in which you live.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781087876788
Publisher:	William Bernhardt Writing Programs, Inc.
Publication date:	04/03/2020
Series:	The Red Sneaker Writers Book , #8
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

William Bernhardt is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid novels. Bernhardt is also one of the most sought-after writing instructors in the nation. He has received the Southern Writers Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (U Penn) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (OSU), which is given "in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large."

Editorial Reviews

“One of the things I love about these books is that they are so accessible to every aspiring writer.”

Rick Ludwig, author of Mirrored

“I reread these books before I start each book I write.”

Callie Hutton, USA Today-bestselling author of For the Love of the Viscount

“Bernhardt shows you exactly what makes literary characters keep people interested and how to use those strengths when creating characters of your own.”

R.J. Johnson, author of The Twelve Stones

“Easy to read while delivering good material with some occasional humor.”

David Sullivan, author

“This book gives everything that it promises. And all the other writing books written by William Bernhardt are on my wish list.”

C.H. Scarlett, author

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