Showing posts with label Navigating Subtext in Storytelling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Navigating Subtext in Storytelling. Show all posts

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Unveiling Subtext: The Power of Indirect Communication in Story


by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe

Everybody talks about the importance of subtext—those subtle layers of communication beneath the surface of the narrative—but understanding it intellectually and executing it effectively are two different beasts. Today I want to dive into the practical intricacies of how you can create subtext in your story, but first, we must have a better grasp of what subtext is.