Repurposing Content

Repurposing content means taking intellectual property you have created and using it in another way. For example, turning a book into an audio program, or excerpting parts of the book into articles. Repurposing content can help you reach a brand new audience with your ideas, and increase your profits by meeting the needs of people with different learning styles.

Screenplay Structure: Hero's Journey and Taxi Driver (1976)

The Hero's Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the Hollywood movies we have deconstructed are based on this template.

ADVICE Using Hand Held Dictionaries

The best ways to get the most from hand held dictionaries...

Pitching to Reporter vs. Editor

Find out, the most effective print or broadcasting media for your story. Determine how the organization works, who farms out assignments. Every journalist has preferences for receiving news releases and pitches. Knowing the format and method could make a world of difference.

Screenwriting: The Incredibles (2004) Deconstructed

Understanding Story Structure and the Hero's Journey by deconstructing modern, successful stories...

Screenwriting Forum: Hero's Journey;Should Screenwriting Be A Marathon?

There are two elements ot this: Time Pressure versus Incubation.

Screenwriting University: Hero's Journey and the Build Up to the Seizure of the Sword

The Seizure of the Sword is a critical part of any story and the Hero's Journey in general. Often, the build up consists of a few phases:

Heroes Journey: Farewell to the Old Self

Once the hero has completed the Transformation (also known as the stage of the Road of Trials), he says goodbye to his Old Self and welcomes his New Self.

American Screenwriter; Hero's Journey - Celebrating the Success of the Trials

Once the Hero has passed his trials (completed this stage of the transformation), there is often a celebration. At this point, the hero also begins to shed his Old Self. It is also not uncommon for the hero to be given a prize at this point.

The Secret to Writing a Captivating Speech for Any Occasion

You're going to write a speech. And you're scared to death. Sure, I know you're not afraid of the speechmaking. Spouting it out is comparatively easy; in fact, it may be fun. But writing-ah! That is another story.

So You Thought that Was Funny, Did You?

In humour, timing is everything - the comment that was funny when you thought of it may not be by the time you come to say it... or just plain wrong.

Screenwriting and The Hero's Journey - First Catharsis

The penultimate stage of the standard Hero's Journey is the Master of the Two Worlds (detailed versions include the Afterlife etc...). This stage can also be called the Final Conflict as it is where the hero conquers his or her outer challenge.

4 Methods To Master The #1 Success Secret Of Infopreneuring (1 of 3)

CONTENT IS KING! In the world of Online Marketing, you know that without content, you have nothing. So, are you constantly developing new content? In this article I discuss Methods 1 and 2 of the 4 main strategies for developing fresh new content that will keep your customers coming back to you again and again!

Screenwriting and Hero's Journey - SEX

One critical element of the Hero’s Journey is the Romantic Challenge. More often than not there are certain points in the story where the romantic challenge is conquered:

Screenwriting Craft: Hero's Journey

There are a number of steps you can take to master screenwriting craft. Some of these include: