188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Devolution

This is a total expression of the Hero's Ordinary World and Ordinary Self. It is a benchmark. In Tsotsi (2005), Tsotsi is part of a criminal gang.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Elements Of The World Of The Sword

Elements of the World of the Sword.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Bonnie and Clyde - 1967

In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), the guy in the caf? calls the police, the cops raid the house and they all run.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Foreshadows And Inner Caves

Before the actual Push out of the Ordinary World, a Foreshadow is not uncommon. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

The Art of Interviewing

For me, the heart of research has always been the ability to elicit information from others. For years, it never occurred to me to go to the library or rummage through magazines or official documents. If I wanted to know about something, I found experts on that subject and tried to crawl inside their minds. Little by little, I learned the art of interviewing; and, over the years, the ability to do it well has proved to be one of my most valuable strengths.

The Correlation Between Writers And Depression

Scientists have been debating why writers are more prone to depression, what they should be asking is why some writers enjoy their depression or feel that they create better pieces when they are depressed.

Mediwrite

Using meditation to unleash your creativity.

Children's Stories - Submitting Manuscripts to Publishers

How to write for children and submit your manuscript to publishers. Manuscript assessors, literary agents, looking for a publisher. How to format your story for submission, what to include in your submission, the cover letter.

The Gift of Jealousy

Freelance writer Kate Garvey shares how a recent surge of writer's jealousy helped teach some valuable lessons. These lessons can be applied to anyone who is experiencing jealousy.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)- An Aspect of Letting Go

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... 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.

Breaking the Writer's Stalemate

Whether or not you are writing for income, or to fulfill a class assignment, or just for pleasure, the end result is that you have to break the stalemate somehow. You need to submit the article to your editor, you need to turn in that research paper, or you just need to stop drawing fancy bubble letters on an otherwise blank notepad.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 20)

In writing my novel I learnt a lot of things the hard way so I just wanted to put this series out there for would be writers to help them on their path to writing their own book.

Blogging For Writers - Three Blogging Tips To Boost Your Writing Career

A blog gives you a way to communicate instantly, across the world, with words, audio, images and video... blogging is a writer's nirvana. Did you know that according to Technorati, a leading blog tracking site, over 175,000 new blogs are created every single day? Discover how you can boost your writing career with blogs.

Writing a Different Kind of Mystery

Have you ever taking part in a scavenger hunt? Racing against your friends to find all of the items on your list was exhilarating. Bringing that type of exhilaration into your writing can be accomplished with a hidden item type of mystery. Think of a hidden item mystery as a treasure map. You have a starting point, with twists and turns that take you through the different places you have to go until you find the treasure.

What to Look for When Hiring a Freelance Writer

Narrowing down which freelance writer is the best for your business can be tough. Competition is fierce and choosing one writer over another is difficult. Here are some things you should look for when hiring a freelance writer.