188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Mentor's Backstory

The Mentor's Backstory is often made explicit. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Clyde tells Bonnie he cut part of his foot off.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Transcendental Powers

Previous to the Crossing of the Return Threshold, all Transcendental Powers must remain behind. The Hero must fight his (or her) final battle alone - how else will he or she know that the Antagonisms (which in no small part are psychological) have certainly been overcome. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Buck is shot and Blanche captured.

Technical Proofreading

Technical proofreading is not for the feint hearted. The proofreader who believes the sole purpose of their job is to add as much punctuation as possible and then run a spell and grammar check has no place proof reading technical documentation.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Wolves Clothing

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about - Wolves Clothing.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Polarization

A number of things happen in the Inner Cave of the First Trial. One element is Polarization. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie and Blanche argue.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Trivial Task

The Trivial Task. A common part of the 188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth).

Character Emotions

Directing audiences to ways of creating believable character emotions.

Do Low-Paying Freelance Gigs Ever Turn into Higher-Paying Gigs?

Many freelancers, whether they be writers, graphic designers, web designers, etc., will consider lower-paying assignments in hopes that they will turn into higher-paying gigs. And, this can happen, if you make the low-paying gigs work for you in the following ways:

Why Freelance Writers Are Lacking When It Comes to Technology

I'm constantly amazed at the lack of technology know-how among freelance writers - and I wholeheartedly include myself in this category. So, why do freelance writers lag in this area? Following are my theories, and how to go about changing this:

Scoring Free (And Cheap) Sample Magazines: 5 Tricks for Freelancers

Avoid breaking the bank for sample magazine copies with these tips. While sample copies of magazines are tax-deductible for freelance writers, they're a small expense that can add up to a big cost. Try these tips to find free and cheap sample copies--and a few markets you might not otherwise come across.

The Match Game: Finding the Right Editor

Setting out to find the right editor for your manuscript puts you on the road to feeling confident you’ve got a good match. To help in your search for find the right editor, get ready for a checklist of questions that a potential editor could ask you.

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - Creating a Glass Orb (the Quick Method)

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial -- Creating a Glass Orb (the Quick Method)

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero: Threshold Guardians

Threshold Guardians mark the entry to the First Threshold, but a Threshold Guardian must also be overcome in the First Threshold as a whole - this is a marker of evolution. In Spartacus (1963), Spartacus must overcome Marcellus. In Scarface (1983), Tony must overcome the Colombians.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Final Conflict: Developing The Antagonism

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. One aspect of this process is the buildup of the antagonism's threat. In Straw Dogs (1971), the Major arrives (a mentor and supernatural aid) and is quickly defeated by the Demon King (Tom) [the Major confronts Tom; Tom shoots the Major].

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Final Conflict: Battle

Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. When the battle begins, the Shape Shifter, engaged in a period of dissonance, doesn't believe hero is capable of defeating his (or her) antagonisms. In Straw Dogs (1971), Tom et al continue to attack the house and try to break in. Amy doesn't believe David can keep them out.