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.

American Screenwriter; Hero's Journey - Celebrating the Success of the Trials

Once the Hero has passed his trials (completed this stage of the transformation), there is often a celebration. At this point, the hero also begins to shed his Old Self. It is also not uncommon for the hero to be given a prize at this point.

Or is It Just Me?

The rantings of a middle aged man. I want to see if there is anybody else out there who has the same mixed up thoughts as me. Is it an English thing, or do we all think alike, regardless of geaographics.

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.

Communication Skills: We Are Not All Fortunate To Be Able To Talk Fluently

There are many people in the world who have problems with their communication. In this article I concentrate on the specific speech impediment called stuttering.

Refusing The Hero's Journey : Screenwriting Tips, Tricks and Tools

One critical element of the hero's journey is Refusal. If the hero is willing, then refusal often comes in the form of an interdiction and / or warning. If the hero is naturally unwilling, then an unbearable antagonism often pushes the hero into the adventure.

Publish or Perish: It's Not Only for Academia, Part 1

If the real reason we wrote was to be published, very few of us would be writing. We write because writing is our passion. We write because we must. This article explores the lie that brings so much heartache to those of us who write: If I'm not published, I'm not a real writer...

Screenwriting Workshops and Courses Are Totally Unnecessary!!! Use the Hero's Journey

Like all workshops, the major benefit normally derives from the interaction with other people. Further, a workshop may instil a degree of discipline – the lecturer may take the potential screenwriter through numerous stages that result in a words-on-paper first draft. But, generally, the drawbacks outweigh the positives:

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.

Hero's Journey, Story Structure, Screenwriting Structure - Dances with Wolves (1990)

The Hero’s Journey is THE screenwriting and story structure template. By utilising this structure, screenwriters can quickly build effective and quality stories. There are more than 188 stages to the Hero’s Journey; the summary below shows how Dances with Wolves (Academy Award Winner, Best Film, 1990) is built around the Hero’s Journey.

Adult Education: School Never Ends!

Some of us thought that when we graduated from high school, we would no longer be required to sit in classes for any more days of our lives. Others of us went on to college, sure that this would be the end of our education days...

Hero's Journey - Part 5 and 6 (of 17)

The hero’s journey is the screenwriting template. Screenwriters can use it to write effective screenplays. Below are a few of the elements of each stage of the journey.

Exploring Book Notes

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

How To Find A Professional Editing Service

Here are a few things that are virtually mandatory for an editing service to provide for you, the business owner.

A Dozen Ways to Get Your Career Started As a Freelance Children's Writer

Follow These Steps and Be On Your Way to Making a Living as a Freelance Children's Writer...