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

The hero crosses a metaphoric gateway, passes the minor threshold guardian and comes across a major threshold guardian who he must defeat. To do this he needs to learn some new tricks (magical spells), meets some pals and gains a clearer idea who his enemies are (allies and enemies). In Spartacus (1960), Spartacus enters into the gladiator training camp, meets allies and the roman senator, learns the gladiator arts and defeats Marcellus.

Writers Block - Writer's Resources to End Writer's Block

Remember, every writer experiences some form of writers block from time to time but you do not have to make a mountain out of a molehill. Working out an effective strategy to circumvent writers block when it strikes is one of the most important skills a real writer can develop.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 1)

In writing my novel I learnt 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)- Hero's Journey- Loyal Ally

The detective hero has a loyal secretary, who is secretly attracted to him. She is attractive, but not overly so. Perhaps they have had an affair in the past. He takes her for granted. She is a metaphor for hope – he is repulsed by the deviousness of nearly every other woman he meets. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Spade has Precious.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) Hero's Journey - Back to the Good Side

The detective hero relays his knowledge to the good cop, showing us whose side he's really on. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Sam calls the cops in the presence of O'Shaugnessey.

Writing - Open Source Software - 10 Great Free Tools of Communication

Are you sick and tired of paying hundreds of dollars for writing and design software that does not work? You may want to give the following open-source programs a try-

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 9)

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.

Casanova's Memoirs

The characters we create aren't necessarily likable, but they do have traits in common with Casanova.

What Can I Write About?

Many authors simply do not know what to write about. This is a common theme in even experienced writers and can lead to stagnation and delay. It is easily dealt with, provided you take the correct approach. In reality, there are millions upon millions of different subjects that you can write upon, and there is no need to believe that you have no skills in interpreting the world around you. You just have to use them.

Writing -- Use Gender Neutral English and Write With All Your 5-Senses Engaged

Whenever possible, use gender-neutral words and expressions to prevent offending any of your readers. And write with Your Five Senses Engaged to Increase Web Site Traffic.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Dharma and Destiny

It is worth making explicit that the Hero has a Dharma, that is, he (or she) has a destiny that he (or she) must follow.

188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Romantic Challenge Polarization

Impressed but no more. At this stage, the Romantic Challenge is slightly less polarized from, but not committed to, the Hero. She is simply impressed that the Hero has chosen to embark on the Journey and the Transformation but he will not conquer her until he has progressed further. In The King of Comedy (1983), Rita is impressed that Pupkin has met Jerry.

Writing Your Book--How to Find the Time to Write

Let's face a couple of facts: 1. Writing a book will take a chunk of time and energy. 2. Your life is already full, and you have no extra time. Given these two facts, how can you make the time to write the book you have inside your head, the book that’s been calling to you to write for months or even years?

Why Write a Play?

For the writer, there is a wonderful sense of achievement and power - that power being the ability to unleash the emotions of the audience and create a unique experience.