The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.

3 questions to help you figure out your theme
Unearth the core message of your story with these insightful theme-defining questions.

How theme and mood work together
Discover how blending theme and mood can shape a captivating narrative.

Symbols & motifs in story
Enhance your narrative using symbols and motifs to create depth and intrigue.

Understanding the controlling idea/theme of your story
Master the art of crafting compelling stories by understanding the controlling theme in your narrative.

3 ways to include multiple themes in your story
Enrich your storytelling with three techniques for incorporating multiple themes.

A short guide to writing stories where the inner conflict is morality
A guide to writing stories where morality forms the inner conflict.

A short guide to writing stories where the inner conflict is worldview
Exploring worldview as inner conflict in narrative writing.

A short guide to writing stories where the inner conflict is status
Writing stories with a status-driven inner conflict: a comprehensive guide.

A short guide to writing society novels
Writing society novels: a guide to exploring social dynamics through literature.