188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Consciously Agreement

The Hero consciously agrees to Journey and Transform, post the Unbearable Antagonism. Methods include:

You are the Box Office Smash: The Personal Screenplay

Right this very second, in the heart of every struggling, undiscovered screenwriter, in the dark, hidden corner deep within, there is a voice, a clear whisper, saying one thing:

Your Writers' Blog: Easy Market Research And Much More

Blogging has gone mainstream. You'd think that writers, above all, would swoop onto blogging, because it's an easy way to get published instantly. There are many reasons writers should blog, and in 2007, blogging is a necessity for writers. Everybody and his grandmother is blogging. If you're a writer (or aspire to write) then blogging is a complete no-brainer.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Push to the Oracle

Despite conflict and resistances (often from a Romantic Challenge), there is a push to the Journey to the Oracle and then Sword. In Straw Dogs (1971), David confronts Cawsey and Scott about the dead cat.

How To Write Fantasy Fiction

Writing Fantasy Fiction can be fun and rewarding. But where do you start?

The Page Is Your Stage

When it comes to entertainment, there is nothing more incredible than a book that can take a reader to a place far away. In our world of visual media, the competition is fierce. If you want to pull those readers from in front of a screen flashing with action, you had better be up to the challenge of offering them an incredible alternative.

How To Write A Better Resume

Writing a resume is hard work. You must write your resume correctly; it must be perfect! Any blunders in your resume could cost you the job.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Progression to the New Self

Every Hero transforms from an Ordinary Self to a New Self. It is the New Self that has the capacity to conquer challenges that the Old Self could not. Progression of the New Self is demonstrated at the stage of the Seizing of the Sword. In Straw Dogs (1971), David walks home and decides to fire the boys. Also, Amy is smoking now.

Fiction Writing: Why You Should Get A Good Agent

There is no doubt that getting a good agent can have a significant impact on your literary career. There is also no doubt that a bad agent can have an impact too - but not the kind you want. Any agent that you may contact must feel 'right' for you in the first place or the chances are good that the relationship will at best be strained and at worst be useless to you. To help you decide, we'll examine what a good agent should do for you - and what you shouldn't expect them to do for you.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Using the Magical Gifts

With the giving of Magical Gifts (that will aid the Hero's Journey and help overcome obstacles) comes instruction in their use. In Straw Dogs (1971), Norman tells David to break the gun.

6 Tips for Your First Jab at Creative Writing

The world of creative writing is an ever expanding one as stories or genres continue to evolve in a natural reaction to the changes in time. Having confirmed writing skills, however, is not enough to succeed in creative writing. Having passion for it is more important than having technical expertise. Love for creative writing, and not adherence to the grammatical elements, is what will ultimately guide you to doing things properly and successfully.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Near Death Experience Confrontation

It is at the stage of the Near Death Experience that a Hero often confronts the antagonism in one form or other. In Straw Dogs (1971), David fires Cawsey et al. In Scarface (1983), the FBI arrest Tony et al.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antihero's Journey to a New World

The antihero journeys to his new world (a new physical or psychological domain), where he believes his desires will be met (where he will find the Elixir). Dark allies, most often a loyal ally, will accompany him on the journey.

How to Write a Children's Picture Book

No matter how carefully you labor over a story's tone, word choice, plot, character, setting, theme and style, you must have a thorough grasp of its structure for it to succeed.