Symbols are a big part of my novel and I usually use them for my title. I named my book, Love Letters because it was the symbol of a love that was lost but not forgotten. The letters united Chloe with her mother and was what motivated her to find true love. I named my other book, Chocolicious because chocolate was the saving grace of Blair’s life. Chocolate was a symbol of comfort and love.
NO! I would've married my husband with a bread tie! BUT...in the writing world, YES!
ReplyDeleteHmm. I have not used symbols yet and frankly, not sure how to effectively use them. I am not that clever yet! :)
ReplyDelete@Tonya, you crack me up. @Shilpa, once you keep the momentum in writing, you'll soon discover that symbols play a big role in your story. In my case, they come hand in hand with the theme of my novels. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I think symbols are key to any meaningful story. They don't have to be obvious--and are better when they aren't--but there has to be some representation of your theme that's shown throughout. A story that's completely literal lacks creativity, don't you think?
ReplyDelete@A X, you're right. It doesn't have to be obvious and I believe that the theme is the universal message you offer in your story. The symbols you use tie-up with your theme. Yes, stories that are completely literal definitely lack creativity. Thanks for stopping by my blog and sharing your input.
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