Symbolism writing

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What is the meaning behind flowers? Check out this Symbolism of Flowers list to add depth to your writing and more Woo to your bouquets.

Having trouble writing about literary symbols or finding them in the first place? You’re not alone. This post shows you how to search for & analyze symbols.

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Setting up symbolism in your novel can be a tricky thing. Take these fiction writing tips from The Two Towers and the symbols around Gollum to dive into deep themes in your story. #writingtips #writingadvice #fictionwriting #fantasywriting #novelwriting

Maybe I'm a nerd, but I love the editing process. I love recasting sentences to make them stronger, choosing specific words to make dialogue sing, correcting grammar until it's fit to print and drawing little squibblies all over the page (mainly because I like the way squibblies look). Honestly, I use editing marks so much that sometimes I get bored with the usual suspects and make up my own.

Brandon Sanderson did this with his Mistborn series. The night was feared by many, buy the mists were a force of good and brought power, while the daylight brought vulnerability and in the end, immense, destructive heat.

As the saying goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words, so it's no wonder so many authors incorporate symbolism into their writing. The visual nature of symbolism also makes it a fun concept to teach to students. Whether you are teaching symbolism as a new co