How Publishers Decide to Publish a Book (or Not)

Have you ever wondered how publishers go about deciding whether to publish a manuscript? In this article you will learn the process publishers go through, and how to increase your chances your book proposal will sell.

Why Freelance?

Freelancing allows you to be your own boss. This means you make your own hours.

Cross-Dressing and the Pursuit of Happiness

The gender roles of The Merchant of Venice exemplify the themes of the play. At the same time, however, they illustrate separate motives. The women are concerned with emotional and spiritual happiness, while the men are concerned with material happiness. In the end, nevertheless, the couples manage to bring happiness into each other’s lives.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Apotheosis

It is the breaking out of previous restraints and restrictions. In the Godfather (1972), Don Corleone gives his word not to break the peace, but Michael doesn't.

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

Very often, it is here [post the Rebirth but before the Reward] where the Romantic Challenge decides to reject the Shape Shifter (who is the Hero's romantic competitor), and accept the Hero.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Trivial Task

During the Period of Desolation, where the Hero is not committed to the Journey and Transformation, a Trivial Task sets the Hero on the right course. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), they steal another car.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Celebrating the Crossing

Celebrating the Physical Crossing A celebration marks the Crossing into the World of the Transformation. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie isn't worried that they've shot someone, she's happy about it (in the cinema).

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Freedom to Live - a New Self

Part of the Freedom to Live is a New Self. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), junior has a new car.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Polarization

A number of things happen in the Inner Cave of the First Trial. One element is Polarization. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie and Blanche argue.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Chance Meeting

188 stages of the Hero's Journey you need to know about....The Heralds often meet the Hero by chance.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Pre the Conscious Decision

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth). A Period of Desolation.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): the Call to Adventure

The Call to Adventure can be very subtle. In Straw Dogs (1971), Charlie helps put the groceries in the trunk. Then Amy suggest that maybe Charlie could help with the garage. Charlie will be happy to do it tomorrow.

Writing 101: Setting And Characters - Who Did That Where?

In novels, both characterization and setting are extremely important. These items are often treated separately by those who like to tell us how we should write. However, the characters must fit into the setting in one of two ways: The character was born and raised in the setting or the character was imported into the setting (by the writer).