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The Secret to Writing a Captivating Speech for Any Occasion

You're going to write a speech. And you're scared to death. Sure, I know you're not afraid of the speechmaking. Spouting it out is comparatively easy; in fact, it may be fun. But writing-ah! That is another story.

American Screenwriting Course; Hero's Journey - Resistance to the Transformation

Once the Hero pushes past the Physical Separation (Belly of the Whale), he enters the New World of the Transformation. But there is often a resistance to entering (even if the hero is willing) the New World of the Transformation and engaging in the Transformation itself.

Film and Screenwriting Course; Hero's Journey - Polarization

Once the Hero has entered the World of the Transformation, there tends to be a specific sequence polarizing the hero from his antagonisms.

Screenwritng, Film, Hero's Journey - The Pull Backwards and Forwards

Post the Transformation (also known as the Road of Trials), the hero has to make a choice: to seize the Sword or not. The choice is made all the more difficult by various forces- the pull toward the Sword and forces dissuading the Seizure of it. Often the forces backward are more overpowering - making the push forward all the more difficult.

Heroes Journey: Farewell to the Old Self

Once the hero has completed the Transformation (also known as the stage of the Road of Trials), he says goodbye to his Old Self and welcomes his New Self.

Screenwriting Agent: Hero's Journey, Story Structure and the Ideal Choice

A critical element of the Hero's journey is the Seizure of the Sword. Before this, however, the hero is asked to make a difficult decision - which relates directly to the Ideal that pushes the hero toward the Sword.

The Causes And Reasons Why Some People Start Stuttering

I have been asked many times, why certain people develop a stutter. I personally believe there are many reasons and this article describes some of them and gives examples of why certain people of whom I have met via my occupation, started to stutter.

Going With The Flow

How to access the deepest wells of creativity on demand.

ADVICE Using Hand Held Dictionaries

The best ways to get the most from hand held dictionaries...

Screenplay Movie: Citizen Kane (1941) Deconstructed