Not sure how to write a theme? Struggling to even think of a theme? Check out this guide to building a story that means something.

Theme—it’s a short, fancy word that often describes the larger scope of what your novel is about. Sure it might be about aliens or cowboys or alien cowboys, but what it’s really about is good always triumphs over evil or karma is a…bad thing. 

Themes add an important element to our stories, giving them meaning and adding extra depth. There are some common themes that we all know and love to read about, and we cover those themes in this article.

It's easy to dismiss your book's theme as an afterthought - or not a thought at all. Let us convince you why theme is important for your story.