Things to Take into Consideration when Budgeting for a Voiceover

So you think your half hour script only takes a half hour to produce... How many times do voiceover talent (VO) hear this from prospective clients who assume a 30 minute finished audio file takes only 30 minutes of work to produce. Let's take a closer look at what goes into making a finished, polished 30 minute audio file that will serve the purpose you want it to.

How to Use Your PayPal Money to Advance Your Freelance Writing Career

When it comes to money, most of us don't recognize the value of small amounts. Following are three things you can do to advance your freelance writing career from the money you make online.

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.

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): 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): Woman as Temptress

The Hero is often (but not necessarily) tempted into the Night Sea Journey by a female. In Gladiator (2000), Lucilla persuades Maximus to go along with the plan. In An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), it is Paula's secret that causes Zach to disappear. In Jason and the Argonauts (1963), it is Medea that leads Jason to the King.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Mentor's Backstory

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

Are You an Angry, Frustrated Freelance Writer?

As a freelance writer, it's very easy to become discouraged. Discouragement can lead to anger and frustration, which can stall your career - without you even realizing it. Following are signs to look for, and specific things you can do to get back on track.

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): The Beginning of the Changing

Certain commonalities occur in the Outer Cave of the First Threshold, including:

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Magical Aid of the Middle Cave

The Magical Aid is often used to resolve a Middle Cave conflict. In Star Wars (1977), Ben pays Han in cash. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), Ennis shoots the deer (the gun is the Magical Aid).

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Persuading Allies

The Meeting of the Shape Shifter, who often has a critical competency, is not easily persuaded to join the Hero on the Journey. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Clyde has t persuade Moss to come along.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Where to Start - the FADE IN

Writers often don't know where to start. It's easy. It's called a Fade In and it's another word for context. Start with the context. In Straw Dogs (1971), we open with shots of a tiny village in England. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), the first scene sets the context - Ennis is a cowboy in cowboy country.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): First Threshold Middle Cave

The Middle cave of the First Threshold is where the Hero meets Allies and Enemies. This is also then, obviously, where subplots are initiated or further developed. In Straw Dogs (1971), Henry plays with Janice.