American Screenwriter; Hero's Journey - Celebrating the Success of the Trials

Once the Hero has passed his trials (completed this stage of the transformation), there is often a celebration. At this point, the hero also begins to shed his Old Self. It is also not uncommon for the hero to be given a prize at this point.

Screenwriting Books: Hero's Journey and the Transformation

The Transformation (also known as the Road of Trials) tends to follow a pattern of passive learning and then active doing. Often there are three trials- two are passive and the last is active.

Screenwriting Forum: Hero's Journey;Should Screenwriting Be A Marathon?

There are two elements ot this: Time Pressure versus Incubation.

Setting Your Novel: There's Gold in Your Own Backyard

Writing about the places we know best can show others what's unique and interesting about our little piece of the world.

Can a Self Taught Writer Train Others?

Is it possible for a self-taught writer with a unique style to train fledgling writers to write excellent articles? Many people want to be writers but the get intimidated, due to the competition in writing. If you look on the Internet you see many very good writers, professionals who have been writing all their lives.

A Prolific South Carolina Travel Author and Writer

Norm Goldman, Editor of the travel site www.sketchandtravel.com and the book reviewing site, http://www.bookpleasures.com, interviews travel writer and author Barbie Perkins-Cooper.

Why You Must Be a Story Expert

Stories can change a person’s “frame of view” much more powerfully than dry concepts. Instead of fear-based facts told in conceptual form, you need to offer people a compelling, positive vision for the future told in narrative form—if you want to motivate people to act in new ways. In fact, most people in a leadership role are now expected to know...

ADVICE About Downloadable Dictionaries

Discusses ways to benefit the most from electronic dictionaries

The Rule of 3 - Not 2 - Not 4

When arranging flowers, balloon bouquets, or business presentations, do you use the rule of three?

Screenplay Structure: Hero's Journey and Taxi Driver (1976)

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the Hollywood movies we have deconstructed are based on this template.

Hollywood Screenwriter: CrouchingTiger Hidden Dragon (2000) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.

Screenwriting Course Online: Jaws (1975) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.

Screenwriting: Fast, Simple, Easy, Rules: Matrix (1999) Deconstructed

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon.