188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Brokeback Mountain; Apotheosis

Limiting factors are removed. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), Ennis and Alma divorce.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Atonement with the Father

It is post the Rebirth through Death Experience that the Hero feels the need to then face the Inner Challenge - to Atone - to be At-One. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie wants to see her Mama.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Rebirth

The Rebirth follows the Near Death Experience. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), Jack and Lureen (everyone) are older (the parker sequence). Ennis and Alma are older too (Ennis forgets his fishing gear).

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.

K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Stupid

Forget perfect prose. Forget clever words. Chat in writing, that's Natural Born Selling

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Resistance and Conflict to the Oracle

The Oracle will lead to an Expansion of Consciousness, which will separate the Hero from Ordinary Men. There is resistance to this from Enemies as well as Allies, hence conflict and separation are not unusual. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy argue.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Allies and Enemies in the Middle Cave

It is in the Middle Cave where Allies and Enemies are met and their capabilities demonstrated. In Straw Dogs (1971), Tom breaks the glass and starts a fight. And Magistrate tells Tom to behave himself.

When You Are Comparing Things, Then You Use Than

Mastering the English language is a challenge. Don't worry about mastering the language, just make sure you’re using the right words when you're writing and you'll be fine.

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.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Blood and Transmogrification

The progression of the Transmogrification - the physical change - is often symbolised by the appearance of blood. In Straw Dogs (1971), David shoots the bird...the bloood seeps out and onto his clothes.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Transmogrification and the Antagonism

It is around the time of the Seizing of the Sword and the progression of the Transmogrification that the Antagonism increases in intensity. In Straw Dogs (1971), Norman appears with the gun and rapes Amy too.

How Writing Changed My Life - And How It Can Change Yours Too!

Even today, with close to 15 years under my belt as a freelance copywriter, I still don't consider myself a writer. BUT, I do write and get paid for it, so I guess that makes me a writer. Following are three ways that writing has changed my life.

Romance & Dialogue

Tips on writing romantic dialogue in stories.