Monday, December 5, 2011

Writing With a Running Theme

Ever tried writing with a running theme aside from your main topic? It is a clever way to unify your work - one that, when done well, can get your audience glued to your words.

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I have seen this numerous times in many different creative works, from movies to TV programs to novels. In writing, this can be using a quote from a well-known author (such as Shakespeare, for instance) that appears during each section of the material. It can be a specific stance that you try to put forward, regardless of what topic (or subtopic) you're discussing. A running joke that is called back over and over can also serve in this manner.

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When you produce longer pieces of writing, you can employ a unifying concept throughout its entirety or use a different one for each section. Both should work, provided it's interesting enough to keep the attention of your readers (and you write with clear text with the help of a quality writing software).

Now, the next time you are about to write anything, try to consciously use a word, an image or a theme that you will repeat throughout the text, from start to finish. Just think of it as a secondary attraction, the same way a recurring guitar riff adds some color to your favorite song. The song can survive without it, but it sounds a lot hotter with that bit thrown in. Let us face it, sometimes that recurring riff is all you end up remembering.

Writing With a Running Theme

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