Personal Thematic: Creating Stories That Move Us
Storytellers are artists and, as such, each of you has a unique point of view on the world, shaped by your experiences and your beliefs. You have something to say; something audiences need to hear. Find the message that you as a writer are most moved by, that speaks to you on a deep level, that draws on what you believe is important in life, and you will move an audience.
That message is called “Personal Thematic.” The process of discovering your Personal Thematic is through an exercise that is seemingly simple, but in practice is profoundly resonant and revealing. The provenance of the Personal Thematic Exercise is intriguing.
I first learned this term from writer-producer, Meg LeFauve, one of the most impactful teachers I have had the opportunity to learn from.
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