Screenwriting Craft: Hero's Journey

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

Story Structure - The Value of a Shape Shifter

Most successful stories and screenplays include a shape shifter. The shape shifter has many functions including:

The Hero's Journey and Screenwriting: The Hero's True Nature

One element of the Call to Adventure is the demonstration of the Hero's (or Anti-Hero's ) True Nature. Equally, it is important to demonstrate the nature of the antagonist as a polar force.

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Anti Hero, Hero's Journey and Making Good

Specific characteristics of the Anti-Hero are required to build a comprehensive, three dimensional character that mirrors the exact archetype.

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Hero's Journey, Screenwriting, Story Structure - Part 15 (of 17)

The Hero’s Journey is THE screenwriting template. Screenwriters can use it to write effective screenplays. Below are a few of the elements of each stage of the journey.

Hero's Journey - Part 5 and 6 (of 17)

The hero’s journey is the screenwriting template. Screenwriters can use it to write effective screenplays. Below are a few of the elements of each stage of the journey.

Taking Monumental Risks

Writers must take risks to be successful.

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Here are a few things that are virtually mandatory for an editing service to provide for you, the business owner.

Hero's Journey - Meeting with the Goddess

The hero encounters a value that drives him to consciously and forcefully enter the world of the antagonism – something he has previously resisted on some level. This value is often outside the hero’s present frame of reference or pattern of behaviour.

Write a Short Book to Launch Your Speaking Business

The myth continues-that a real book must be in print and it must be over 160 pages. Rethink the premier approach: Write a short book to get more bookings, get your word out to thousands, gain credibility, as well as vast virtual promotion and an ongoing increased stream of income.

Al Pacino Scarface - Story Structure Template for Screenwriting

An excellent remake, starring Al Pacino, of Scarface, the Shame of the Nation (1932. This story structure has 53 stages and is best understood by watching the film simultaneously. Using story structure templates like these helps the screenwriter to quickly expand an idea into a step outline and treatment and then rapidly reach a words-on-paper first draft from there.

Bodies With Lots to Say

I once read somewhere that at least 90% of language is non-verbal. How do we communicate then if only 10% of a language is actually spoken? The simple answer is body language.

How to Tell or Write a Story

Humorist Rix Quinn offers a simple formula for presenting new information.