Hero's Journey (complete, 106 stages)

Beyond three and four act story structure, lies the Hero’s Journey. The Hero’s Journey is the most usable story structure consisting of at least 106 stages and the template for successful contemporary stories, from Star Wars to Al Pacino Scarface to The Incredibles to War of the Worlds to The Dirty Dozen to Midnight Cowboy.

How Not To Get Published

If someone had told me in 2000 that I'd publish four books in 2001, I'd have called him an eejit.

Bodies With Lots to Say

I once read somewhere that at least 90% of language is non-verbal. How do we communicate then if only 10% of a language is actually spoken? The simple answer is body language.

Hero's Journey - Woman as Temptress

There are two simultaneous manifestations – the physical and the spiritual. Using the word “spiritual” can be dangerous as it is interpreted in many ways, but it must be remembered that the Hero’s Journey is primarily about the Hero’s path to another (not necessarily higher) level of consciousness.

Write a Short Book to Launch Your Speaking Business

The myth continues-that a real book must be in print and it must be over 160 pages. Rethink the premier approach: Write a short book to get more bookings, get your word out to thousands, gain credibility, as well as vast virtual promotion and an ongoing increased stream of income.

Seven Free Ways to Keep Your Work Safe From Plagiarizers and Information Thieves

How to protect your writing from those who might want to copy it and claim credit. Details free ways to do this.

Exploring Book Notes

Explores how to use a book note effectively in reading a book or writing a paper.

Russian Pen Pal and Russian Pen Pals

A Russian pen pal can be exciting and enlightening, as you write letters to a person living in Russia, sharing differences between your country and Russia. Russian pen pals also present an opportunity to share things that you may have in common.

Who Is Your Inner Critic?

Why does your Inner Critic make is so hard for you to write, even though you really want to write. This article helps you identify and come to terms with your Inner Critic...

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New Era of Indian Journalism

Publish or Perish: It's Not Only for Academia, Part 2

The journey of being a writer is truly the biggest payoff ot all. In the second and final segment of the series we explore different aspects of the writer's journey, it's challenges and its rewards and look into the passions that drive us to write.

The Hero's Journey and Screenwriting: The Hero's True Nature

One element of the Call to Adventure is the demonstration of the Hero's (or Anti-Hero's ) True Nature. Equally, it is important to demonstrate the nature of the antagonist as a polar force.

Hero's Journey and Screenwriting: Heroine's Journey Explained

It is a mistake to believe that the Heroine’s Journey is separate and distinct from the Hero’s Journey. The Journey is about transition (The Road of Trials), illumination (Apotheosis), movement from one conscious state to another, overcoming challenge etc – these are not gender (or culturally) specific.

Screenwriting Craft: Hero's Journey

There are a number of steps you can take to master screenwriting craft. Some of these include:

Practical Screenwriting: Hero's Journey

Following is a basic deconstruction of Gladiator (Academy Award Winner Best Film, 2000) – from this the value of the Hero's Journey becomes more apparent.