Screenwriting Magazine: Hero's Journey; Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire

However, after the near death experience, it is not unusual for the hero to undergo another, more significant trial. In other words, the near-death-experience usually involves two trials.

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.

Screenwriting: The Dirty Dozen Deconstructed

A good example of integrating multiple archetypes in your story...

Repurposing Content

Repurposing content means taking intellectual property you have created and using it in another way. For example, turning a book into an audio program, or excerpting parts of the book into articles. Repurposing content can help you reach a brand new audience with your ideas, and increase your profits by meeting the needs of people with different learning styles.

Screenplay Writers: The Incredibles (2004) Deconstructed

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

Screenwriting Program: Jungle Book (1967) Deconstructed

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

Screenplay Format, Formatting: Jurassic Park (1993) Deconstructed

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

Screenwriting Contests, Competitions: Out of Africa (1985) Deconstructed

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

Conversation Topics and the Common Mistakes You Make

The five conversation topics to avoid and why. Learn the secre to building rapport by finding common ground.

Good Conversation Secrets that Work Every Time

The 4 great ways to ensure a conversation that makes people want to get to know you better.

Writing Sites: Why You Might Like to Give Them a Try

Writing sites on the internet help most anyone with any degree of experience to better their craft. They also supply friendship and many other opportunities.

The Coming Article Directory Shake Out

A bold prediction for 2006: there will be a shake out in article submission directories. Nothing earth shattering, but something quality authors must be made aware of before submitting articles to sites that don't measure up.

Stop! You're Both Right!

When is it wrong to be right? In this ever-shrinking world, foreign-based names can be an issue for those who value accuracy. So, when the issue arises, do you show what you know or go with the flow?

Spiral Book Binding

Spiral binding is one popular method of securing loose printed pages using single or double loop wire that fits into round or rectangular holes in the pages. Spiral binding allows the books to lay flat when opened cover to cover. Spiral binding is used for blank notebooks and for reports, mostly for books that have a short shelf life.