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Using Motifs to Add Depth to your Writing

August 24, 2020 by Julie Eshbaugh in Drafting, Revising

Motifs—What the heck are they and why should you use them in your writing?

I will admit that, as a writer, I have often been asked, “What’s your book about?” but I’ve never even once been asked, “What are the motifs in your book?” It would appear that no one really thinks or cares about motifs, so why would a writer care to include them?

The answer is simple—motifs can add a layer of depth and meaning to your writing without being heavy-handed or interfering with your plot.

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August 24, 2020 /Julie Eshbaugh
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