From Edie: Zena Dell Lowe shares how our stories do matter. And helps writers discover seven qualities of meaningful fiction that inspire hope, reveal truth, and leave a lasting impact on readers.
What Makes a Story Matter? How Great Fiction Shapes Hearts, Minds, and Souls
by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe
I’ve spent the last month at a few different conferences talking to writers about their stories. And beneath all the discussions of mythology, character development, story structure, and arc, there’s an underlying question that creatives seem to be asking:
Does my story matter?
The fact is, not all stories are created equal. Some stories matter more than others—not because of their genre or popularity, but because of the truths they embody and the loves they cultivate.
