188 Stage Hero's Journey Monomyth - First Catharsis

The Hero has no need to kill the Antagonist (Gods need not kill) and lets him live or hesitates. The Antagonist is after all, a shadow of the Hero's Own Self. In Return of the Jedi (1983), Luke critically wounds Vader, he does not kill him.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Usefulness Of The Loop

Often the loop is closed once the Hero has completed his (or her) Journey and returns to his or her Ordinary World. In the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Frodo et al return to the idyllic (and now safe) Shire. In The Great Escape (1963), Hilts and some of the other prisoners return to the camp.

How To Create New Fictional Characters

Quick tip on creating tru-to-life characters

Writing Your Book--How to Find the Time to Write

Let's face a couple of facts: 1. Writing a book will take a chunk of time and energy. 2. Your life is already full, and you have no extra time. Given these two facts, how can you make the time to write the book you have inside your head, the book that’s been calling to you to write for months or even years?

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Departure of the Supernatural Aid

When the Supernatural Aid is no longer needed, he (or she) departs or travels to where he (or she) is needed. In Midnight Cowboy (1969), Ratso dies. In Silence of the Lambs (1991), Lecter makes a final phone call to Clarice. In The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Aslan departs. In Fistful of Dynamite (1971), John dies.

Interview with Author David Keck, Part One

I interviewed David Keck, author of In the Eye of Heaven. He gives wonderful advice on writing and a look at the publishing process. This is part 1 of 3, addressing the writing process.

Online Writing - Knowing What To Say Before You Figure Out How To Say It

Seems obvious doesn't it? But in my years as a copywriter and content writer, and more critically as a content strategist, I am still surprised every time clients, managers, colleagues (or even myself), put down a 50-word line which has said absolutely nothing. Unfortunately, it happens more often than not.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) Hero's Journey - Catharsis 2

The detective hero's deceit causes the antagonist(s) to reveal the femme fatale's part in the crime. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), the Fat Man reveals how O'Shaugnessey was involved.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) Hero's Journey - Ultimate Boon

There is a race to retrieve the treasure, which the hero often takes possession of. There is much destruction here. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Fat Man burns the boat down. Sam finds the burning boat and the statue delivered to his office.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)- Hero's Journey- First Threshold Guardians

The detective hero arrives at the scene of the crime and must pass low ranking police officers, who are unaware of his status. However, he is familiar with higher-ranking detectives and they facilitate his entry. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Sam only gets past the police officer because he knows Tom.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)- Hero's Journey- Private World

When the detective hero is at home (a rented apartment), it is often dark, the fridge is empty and people only visit when the agenda is related to his current assignment. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), only Tom, the Lieutenant and Femme Fatale visit.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 7)

In writing my novel I learned 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.

Freelance Writer - Tips To Find The Right Writer

This article talks about the various important points while looking for a good freelancer writer. It talks about the important of providing good content these days.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 3)

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.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 2)

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.