Marcy Weydemuller

Four Mythic Elements That Add Depth to Your Novel Marcy Weydemuller

Just as a mirror reflects images, mythic elements allow the characters, and/or readers, a deeper insight into themselves, a reflection of their inner (soul) landscape, and recognition of shared humanity. Because they encompass timeless motifs, mythic elements can give an extra layer of depth to any novel, whether contemporary, historical, or fantasy. Mythic motifs such as the imagery of mirrors, maps, echoes, and allusions connect us to the timelessness.

Like a parable there is a surface story and also an undercurrent story producing emotional truths that still apply.

Build Your Story What mythic element can silently plant a seed to foreshadow the plotline?

Write with Impact workshops are a compilation of techniques, exercises, and observations gleaned from mentors, students, authors, and writing communities. It might be said that there is nothing new under the sun, but the slant in which we perceive our writing can make a difference.

What exactly does it mean to Write with Impact? When we go deeper into our stories with heart-to-heart connections and associations, we can write with impact.