Is It Time to Grow Your Writing Group?

Sometimes it's necessary to strike a balance between the intimacy of a small writing group and the sustainability of a larger group. But how do you know when it's time to grow your writing group?

Why Would a Think Tank Operator Write All Their Own Books-Papers and Articles?

The intense brain power at the Online Think Tank clearly blows me away, and I ought to know because I am the Online Think Tank Coordinator. Some the other day noticed that I had in my spare time written some 10,450 articles and put them online. Then they noticed that I write all my own research papers and my own books. But why would a Think Tank Operator Write All Their Own Books, Papers and Articles?

Valuable Tips for Book Printing

Books are valuable because they broaden the knowledge of people. They serve as a vital resource of information ranging from different topics. They foster education and help develop the intellectual, analytical and communicative skills of the people.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Unwilling Allies to the Sword

Unwilling Allies to the Sword Allies are Unwilling. Many allies refuse to journey with the Hero. Often the Romantic Challenge is an obstacle. In Carlito's Way (1993), Gail distances herself from Carlito when he agrees to help break Tony T out of prison.

Making Yourself Understood When English is Not Your First Language

While many people who speak English as a second language have studied for years, pronunciation and clear speaking skills are often not taught in schools. This can create a problem when dealing with native speakers of English.

Why Freelance?

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

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Backstory and Refusal

The Mentor's Backstory is often made explicit. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Clyde tells Bonnie he cut part of his foot off.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Afterlife Act

His receives a high status burial (is buried on high ground etc). In Out of Africa (1985), Denys is buried upon a hilltop.

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): 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): Reward

Post every Rebirth there is a Reward, and there are a few Rebirths post Near Death Experiences in the Hero's Journey and Transformation. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie kisses Clyde in the car.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Fear of the Return to the Ordinary World

The Hero - willing and unwilling - often lives in fear of the return to the Ordinary World and the Ordinary Self. In Star Wars (1977), Luke never wants to go back to Tattooine. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie wakes up afraid that Clyde is not there. Even seemingly unwilling Heroes do not return to the same place - the Journey has given them a new capacity and transformed them into a New Self. In The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Andy does not return home but goes to Mexico.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Significance of the Sword

The Sword is a tangible. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), it is Ennis' and Jack's reunion. It is also an Expansion of Consciousness and, in Brokeback Mountain (2005), is represented by Alma seeing Ennis kiss Jack.