Screenwrting and Hero's Journey - Contrasting the Hero with the AntiHero

The difference between hero, anti-hero and other variations simply lies in situation, motivation and result. In fact, the antihero is simply an archetype:

Great Stories Use the Hero's Journey

The vast majority of great stories use the Hero's Journey...

Screenwriting and Hero's Journey - SEX

One critical element of the Hero’s Journey is the Romantic Challenge. More often than not there are certain points in the story where the romantic challenge is conquered:

Hero's Journey, Screenwriting, Story Structure - Meeting The Supernatural Aid

One critical element of the Hero’s Journey is the Meeting with the Supernatural Aid. During this stage, it is not uncommon for the Supernatural Aid (or Mentor) to appear (and sometimes disappear) mysteriously in some way. From another perspective, luck plays a significant part in the meeting:

Screenwriting and The Hero's Journey - First Catharsis

The penultimate stage of the standard Hero's Journey is the Master of the Two Worlds (detailed versions include the Afterlife etc...). This stage can also be called the Final Conflict as it is where the hero conquers his or her outer challenge.

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.

Writing and Speaking - Essential Elements in Language Arts Lesson Plans

All Language Arts lesson plans should include curriculum objectives related to writing and speaking. These are the main sectons of all state and mandated Language Arts curriculums for all grades from Kindergarten to High School.

Screenwriting Magazine: Hero's Journey; Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire

However, after the near death experience, it is not unusual for the hero to undergo another, more significant trial. In other words, the near-death-experience usually involves two trials.

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.

Pitching to Reporter vs. Editor

Find out, the most effective print or broadcasting media for your story. Determine how the organization works, who farms out assignments. Every journalist has preferences for receiving news releases and pitches. Knowing the format and method could make a world of difference.

ADVICE About Downloadable Dictionaries

Discusses ways to benefit the most from electronic dictionaries

ADVICE Using Hand Held Dictionaries

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

The Art of Confident Conversation

Discover the secrets to personal charm through improved conversation. Talk to anyone about anything.

Repurposing Content

Repurposing content means taking intellectual property you have created and using it in another way. For example, turning a book into an audio program, or excerpting parts of the book into articles. Repurposing content can help you reach a brand new audience with your ideas, and increase your profits by meeting the needs of people with different learning styles.

Screenplay Movie: Citizen Kane (1941) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.