How can I create a theme in my story?

How can I create a theme in my story?

Creating a theme involves identifying the central idea or message you want to convey. What genre is your story?

It's a fantasy story about friendship and sacrifice.

Great! You can explore themes of loyalty and the cost of friendship. Consider how your characters' choices reflect these ideas.

Can you give me an example of how to show that theme?

Sure! You could have a character face a dilemma where they must choose between saving a friend or achieving their own goal. This choice can highlight the theme.

That makes sense! How do I weave that into the plot?

You can introduce conflicts that challenge the characters' relationships, leading to moments where they must make tough decisions that reflect the theme.