Hero's Journey, Story Structure, Screenwriting Structure - Alien (1979)

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.

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.

Screenwriting Structure - Part 7 and 8 (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.

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.

How to Customize Your Bio for Different Speeches

To customize your bio for consideration for a speaking engagement, start with your basic boilerplate bio that covers all the essentials. Remember I don't care where you went to school or how many years you have been in business. I want to know “what have you done for me lately.”

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.

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.

Thinking About It

Some of the reasons why writers procrastinate.

Successful Documentation Projects - Part 3 of 3 - 'Writing'

So you understand your user documentation project and you’ve specced it out. Now you’re ready to write. Here’s some tips to help you on your way.

Successful Documentation Projects - Part 2 of 3 - 'Specifying'

You know who your audience is, what they’re trying to achieve, how the product enables them to achieve it, and what the audience requires of the help. Now it’s time to spec out your intentions.

11 Speaking Tips to Gain Comfort in any Presentation!

Here are eleven tips to practice that will help you feel powerful and authentic, and will help you be perceived as a person of authority and trust:

Chinese Writing Characteristics

A introduction about different styles of Chinese Writing Characteristics.

Getting Started as a Travel Writer: Basic Tips on What You Need and Don't Need to Begin Your Journey

Learn the basic tips and tricks to prepare yourself for the rewarding world of freelance travel writer.

52 Words and Phrases That Weaken Your Credibility

Whether you are writing or speaking, here are 52 words that weaken your credibility that you probably don't even realize you are using.

Write and Speak for the Ear

You and I may not aspire to write great books or make great speeches. But almost all of us want something to happen when we write or speak. And, the more we direct our words to the ears of readers an...