188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Screenwriting Tools

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... Abbreviated Excerpts 6.

Breaking Writer's Block

When you sit down to write and no words come to mind, the situation can cause panic, especially if you're a freelance writer. Here are some tips about how to break writer's block and find your creativity again.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Great Screenwriting

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... The Greater Antagonism or Antagonist has natural enemies - the Good People of the Township. It is the Township that is affected by the Antagonism's actions. In Armageddon...

What to Look for When Hiring a Freelance Writer

Narrowing down which freelance writer is the best for your business can be tough. Competition is fierce and choosing one writer over another is difficult. Here are some things you should look for when hiring a freelance writer.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Godfather (1972) Seizing the Sword

188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... Godfather (1972) In The Godfather (1972), Michael marries Appollonia (Mystical Marriage, Bride Theft). The Expansion of Consciousness is demonstrated by New Knowledge (Appollonia learns to speak English and drive). Also, the Joy of Infancy Regained - they are like little kids.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 19)

In writing my novel I learned a lot of things the hard way so I just wanted to put this series out there for would be writers to help them on their path to writing their own book.

Write Your Novel Step By Step (Part 16)

In writing my novel I learned a lot of things the hard way so I just wanted to put this series out there for would be writers to help them on their path to writing their own book.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Dissolving Away the Old Self

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... The Road of Trials is a stage where the Hero's Old Self dissolves away.

Great Technical Writing - Improve Document Searches

Searches in User Documents (manuals, etc.) often fail because the Reader uses different words for a concept than the author uses. Since the Reader's words do not appear in the document, the document search mechanism cannot find them, resulting in frustration. This article describes a User-friendly technique for improving searches, without having to change the Users' behavior or the search software.

A Closer Look At Literary Awards

Does a literary award truly reflect the quality of the book?

Should You Self-Publish Or E-Publish?

What are the advantages/disadvantages between self-publishing and going with an e-publisher? A lot depends on your book, your experience, and what you hope to accomplish.

You Can Murder Anybody You Want - In Your Fiction

Channeling anger and frustration through writing.

Mediwrite

Using meditation to unleash your creativity.

Writing Short Stories

Writing a short story need not be a Herculean task. You don't have to put 3000 words or fill 800 pages to finish a short story. Just about anybody can make a very good short story. Short stories can also be as artistically remarkable and moving as a novel, but you have to know the right formula to create a short story that sizzles.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Rescue from Without - the World Comes for the Hero

The Hero is pulled away from [the stage that is called No Mans Land]. That is to say, the Hero refuses to return (or cannot return) to the Final Conflict and the world must come and get him. Often the antagonist will force him to pull out of...