188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Confidence Of The Antagonist

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. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. One element of the early stage of this part of the hero's journey is the supreme confidence of the antagonist. In Straw Dogs (1971), Chawsey, Charlie and Ratman are playing on their bikes.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Magical Spells

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. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. One element of this stage is the appearance of magical spells (a metaphor for various competencies and capabilities) that he hero draws out from within. In Straw Dogs (1971), David heats up the yellow fluid.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero and the First Threshold

It is often a shape shifter who sends the antihero to the first threshold. It is a place that even the antihero fears. There is a (seemingly trivial) task to perform there, but it is in reality dangerous and one from which he will likely not survive. In Scarface (1983), Omar sends Tony to meet the Colombians.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero and Shape Shifter

Whereas the hero encounters a shape shifter that often turns from good to bad, the antihero encounters the opposite. It is not unusual for the antihero to encounter a shape shifter that has authority over him and who is, as is normal, a close associate of the main antagonist (demon king). As is normal, these two characters immediately conflict. In Scarface (1983), Tony meets Omar.

8 Steps for Dealing with a Slow Editor

You finished your manuscript up, researched your markets, picked one that is looking for your kind of work and sent it off. You list your submission on your tracker sheet and put down how long the editor takes to respond. So you wait for the envelope in the mail. And before you know it, the time frame for his response has come and gone, and still no reply. Now what do you do?

Start Your Fiction With a Bang!

Publishers rarely read more than the first couple of pages of a manuscript, sometimes less. How can you best start your fiction to impress publishers. Robyn Opie, author of 61 published books shows you how.

Classifying Children's Fiction

What makes a book a children's book? What makes it different from any other kind of book?

How To Get Started As A Writer

Writing for me, and a lot of other people, has always been quite easy. It helps to have an interest and it helps to have nimble fingers. I read a lot and meet a lot of people. That also helps.

I've Been Rejected!

Being a writer is a life that means accepting rejection. Some of the rejections are a matter of rote. Some are just as ridiculous as they are funny.

6 Tips for Your First Jab at Creative Writing

The world of creative writing is an ever expanding one as stories or genres continue to evolve in a natural reaction to the changes in time. Having confirmed writing skills, however, is not enough to succeed in creative writing. Having passion for it is more important than having technical expertise. Love for creative writing, and not adherence to the grammatical elements, is what will ultimately guide you to doing things properly and successfully.

Fiction Writing: Why You Should Get A Good Agent

There is no doubt that getting a good agent can have a significant impact on your literary career. There is also no doubt that a bad agent can have an impact too - but not the kind you want. Any agent that you may contact must feel 'right' for you in the first place or the chances are good that the relationship will at best be strained and at worst be useless to you. To help you decide, we'll examine what a good agent should do for you - and what you shouldn't expect them to do for you.

How Writing Changed My Life - And How It Can Change Yours Too!

Even today, with close to 15 years under my belt as a freelance copywriter, I still don't consider myself a writer. BUT, I do write and get paid for it, so I guess that makes me a writer. Following are three ways that writing has changed my life.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Foreshadow of the Rebirth

It is the Foreshadow of the Rebirth (previous to the Near Death Experience) where chalenges and a change in response to them is made explicit. In Straw Dogs (1971), Amy doesn't want to hide in the study with him anymore.

How To Write A Better Resume

Writing a resume is hard work. You must write your resume correctly; it must be perfect! Any blunders in your resume could cost you the job.

The Page Is Your Stage

When it comes to entertainment, there is nothing more incredible than a book that can take a reader to a place far away. In our world of visual media, the competition is fierce. If you want to pull those readers from in front of a screen flashing with action, you had better be up to the challenge of offering them an incredible alternative.