EPISODE SHOW NOTES
For some, story ideas can be hard to come by. For others, story ideas are everywhere. For everyone, imposter syndrome sneaks in. But do you really need unique story ideas for readers to love your book? This week, Ari and Rachel cover just that.
In this episode, we cover:
- Tropes and themes in stories
- Story archetypes
- Character archetypes
- How similar ideas can be used for marketing
- The "retelling" genre
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
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