What’s your story about? It seems pretty fundamental to writing. And yet…
When I ask most people “What’s your story about?” they run through what happens, who people are and the twists in the story. They never tell me what’s the story about.
That’s because I mean something different when I ask you what’s your story about.
When I ask the question, I’m asking for the core meaning of your writing. Your “About” isn’t plot. It has nothing to do with your characters or the details of your writing.
I want to know the core underlying truth of your book. This is what your audience will understand and feel when they finish reading your book.
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
Great advise! Your explanation and examples helped me a lot. Thank you!
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Yes, this gave me pause for thought. It helped me define by story.
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Glad it helped you, Kathy 👍😃
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Think I’d better read this … got a 10 minute slot with an agent at the London Book Fair next week!
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Good Luck with it, Eric 👍😃
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Thanks, Chris … this article worked for me – I’ve now ‘got’ what my story is!
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GREAT 👍
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