188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Final Conflict: Developing The Antagonism

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. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. One aspect of this process is the buildup of the antagonism's threat. In Straw Dogs (1971), the Major arrives (a mentor and supernatural aid) and is quickly defeated by the Demon King (Tom) [the Major confronts Tom; Tom shoots the Major].

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Engagement

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. The Final Conflict (a metaphor for this stage) follows a distinct process. Following resistance to the engagement, the engagement is forced. In Straw Dogs (1971), Tom tries to break in.

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial - Creating a Glass Orb (the Quick Method)

Adobe Photoshop Tutorial -- Creating a Glass Orb (the Quick Method)

Scoring Free (And Cheap) Sample Magazines: 5 Tricks for Freelancers

Avoid breaking the bank for sample magazine copies with these tips. While sample copies of magazines are tax-deductible for freelance writers, they're a small expense that can add up to a big cost. Try these tips to find free and cheap sample copies--and a few markets you might not otherwise come across.

Keep or Cut? The Discipline of Knowing What to Leave Out When Writing Speeches and Articles

What is one of the hardest-yet most important-disciplines to have when preparing a speech, presentation, briefing or writing an article or report? It's the discipline of knowing what to leave out. And not just knowing, but actually doing.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): the Call to Adventure

The Call to Adventure can be very subtle. In Straw Dogs (1971), Charlie helps put the groceries in the trunk. Then Amy suggest that maybe Charlie could help with the garage. Charlie will be happy to do it tomorrow.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Arrival in a New Domain

Arrival in any New World involves being unfamiliar with the creatures of that world. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy arrive in town, only to be watched and smirked at.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Where to Start - the FADE IN

Writers often don't know where to start. It's easy. It's called a Fade In and it's another word for context. Start with the context. In Straw Dogs (1971), we open with shots of a tiny village in England. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), the first scene sets the context - Ennis is a cowboy in cowboy country.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Magical Aid of the Middle Cave

The Magical Aid is often used to resolve a Middle Cave conflict. In Star Wars (1977), Ben pays Han in cash. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), Ennis shoots the deer (the gun is the Magical Aid).

The Benefits Of A Speech Course For Stuttering

Have you ever attended a speech course that is aimed at overcoming a stutter? Have you ever thought about attending one of these type of speech courses? Has speech therapy proven to be beneficial in helping you to cure your stutter? In this article I am going to be writing about the various stuttering treatments and about which people are likely to benefit from attending a speech course.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Fear of the Return to the Ordinary World

The Hero - willing and unwilling - often lives in fear of the return to the Ordinary World and the Ordinary Self. In Star Wars (1977), Luke never wants to go back to Tattooine. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie wakes up afraid that Clyde is not there. Even seemingly unwilling Heroes do not return to the same place - the Journey has given them a new capacity and transformed them into a New Self. In The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Andy does not return home but goes to Mexico.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Polarization

A number of things happen in the Inner Cave of the First Trial. One element is Polarization. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie and Blanche argue.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Hero Loses A Part Of His Old Self And Gains A Part Of-

Before entering the First Threshold, the Hero loses a part of his Old Self and gains a part of his New Self. Often some tangible symbol or behaviour will be lost and gained. In An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Zach leaves his bike behind and tries to cover up his tattoo. In Raging Bull (1980), Jake's wife leaves him.

Technical Proofreading

Technical proofreading is not for the feint hearted. The proofreader who believes the sole purpose of their job is to add as much punctuation as possible and then run a spell and grammar check has no place proof reading technical documentation.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Call to Adventure

A staple of the Hero's Journey and Transformation. Separate and distinct from the Inciting Incident. A Call for the Hero to set out on a Journey; an implicit Call to face Challenges. It is the undergoing of the Journey that will Transform the Hero and provide him (or her) with the capacity to conquer challenges that were previously unconquerable. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Clyde invites Bonnie for a drink.