188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Camouflage In The Wolves Clothing

In entering the World of the Sword, the Hero and Allies again camouflage themselves in the Wolves Clothing.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Between The Magic Flight and the Crossing of the Return

Between the Magic Flight and the Crossing of the Return Threshold, a hell of a lot happens that is, incredibly, rarely given mention. Here the Hero and his (or her) allies, again, enter a new domain which is represented in many ways. In Robocop (1987), the cops declare a strike.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Letting Go Of The Old Self

Every Hero has to let go of the Old Self.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Rescue from Without - the World Comes for the Hero

The Hero is pulled away from [the stage that is called No Mans Land]. That is to say, the Hero refuses to return (or cannot return) to the Final Conflict and the world must come and get him. Often the antagonist will force him to pull out of...

Facing Challenges Of Freelance Writing

Freelance writing community is large and growing. Wouldn't it be nice if we can share tips and ideas and form a support system. I agree it will not be like working in a group in an office but at least we will have someone who understand our problems and who is willing to share their experience.

Writing Great Blurbs

Tips for authors on how to write great book blurbs.

A Closer Look At Literary Awards

Does a literary award truly reflect the quality of the book?

Children's Stories - Submitting Manuscripts to Publishers

How to write for children and submit your manuscript to publishers. Manuscript assessors, literary agents, looking for a publisher. How to format your story for submission, what to include in your submission, the cover letter.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 18)

In writing my novel I learned a lot of things the hard way so I just wanted to put this series out there for would be writers to help them on their path to writing their own book.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth)- An Aspect of Letting Go

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... Post the Crossing of the Return Threshold and before the Master of Two Worlds and Selves, a hell of a lot happens that is rarely given mention.

Breaking the Writer's Stalemate

Whether or not you are writing for income, or to fulfill a class assignment, or just for pleasure, the end result is that you have to break the stalemate somehow. You need to submit the article to your editor, you need to turn in that research paper, or you just need to stop drawing fancy bubble letters on an otherwise blank notepad.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - When the Supernatural Aid is No Longer Needed

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... When the Supernatural Aid is no longer needed, he (or she) departs or travels to where he (or she) is needed. In Midnight Cowboy (1969), Ratso dies. In Silence of the Lambs (1991), Lecter ...

Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Call to Adventure and Refusal (Godfather, 1972)

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...In The Godfather (1972), Sollozzo asks to meet with the Corleones to discuss funding

Creating Riveting Romances in Fiction - The Anima-Animus Archetype (Part 2)

Part of the Psychology for Writers series. Exploration of the Anima/Animus archetype, which is most often seen in romantic relationships, and how to use it to create more compelling romantic relationships, regardless of genre. Part II focuses on what makes love grow - and how happily ever afters really work.