188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Magic Flight and Death

An odd characteristic of the magic flight is that it often involves death. In Straw Dogs (1971), Henry kills Janice. In Star Wars (1977), Luke destroys some of the Death Star's fighters. In Scarface (1983), Tony kills Sosa's man.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Magic Flight

The magic flight, supernatural in nature [In Straw Dogs (1971), Henry runs in the fog], is often, but not necessarily centred around escape. In Straw Dogs (1971), Henry runs from Tom et al.

Finding Prompts to Inspire Your Stories

Sometimes a story idea just hits a writer. An idea pops into your mind and you are off and writing. Other times, you are not so lucky. You sit at your desk and wonder what you will write today. Prompts are a wonderful way to jumpstart your writing. You may be wondering where you can find your own muse-inspiring writing prompts in the real-world.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Using the Magical Gifts

With the giving of Magical Gifts (that will aid the Hero's Journey and help overcome obstacles) comes instruction in their use. In Straw Dogs (1971), Norman tells David to break the gun.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Antagonism is, Ultimately, the Hero's own id

The Oracle's job is to send the Hero toward that place where he can retrieve the tangible representation of the Expansion of Consciousness. The Oracle has, perhaps, the capability to defeat the Antagonism but this is really for the Hero, as the Antagonism is ultimately the Hero's own id. In Straw Dogs (1971), Charlie asks David to go hunting; he agrees.

Three Concerns for Writers When Writing Fiction

An author should be unique in writing style, and should possess a voice that attracts readers and inspires them to want to seek out books that mimic yours, rather than leave them guessing for whom you take after. That said, there are a number of tics that readers (and editors) may find more annoying than amusing. In the spirit of previous articles on the subject of style, I hereby submit three more personal nitpicks of mine: devices and phrases I have seen in bestsellers and small press offerings. The following are not necessarily incorrect or improper, but may cause distraction if overused in a manuscript. Grab a pen and proceed with caution.

Point Of View In Fiction - What's Right And What's Wrong

Who is telling your story? Which point of view should you use and why? Writing guru Rob Parnell tells all.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): The Function Of Injured Animals; Symbolism Again

It is not unusual for the Hero to be led into a new stage of the Journey by an animal, a wounded animal or similar. In Straw Dogs (1971), Amy follows the cat.

What Do Publishers Want?

Ever wondered what you need to do to get published? Author of 61 published children's books shares her experience of publishers.

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.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Push to the Oracle

Despite conflict and resistances (often from a Romantic Challenge), there is a push to the Journey to the Oracle and then Sword. In Straw Dogs (1971), David confronts Cawsey and Scott about the dead cat.

Writing Research Papers and Sharing Knowledge With Humankind

For those who have the skills to write and write well there is an inherent human responsibility to help share this knowledge with all peoples of the World. One of the best ways for higher level intellect with those writing skills to share is to write research papers. Of course it is not easy to write research papers, as there are various rules and formats that are somewhat inconsistent throughout the world.

Writing Research Papers; Some Thoughts

Are you contemplating writing some research papers? If so, then perhaps you might like a few pointers. The first comment is one of finding the right template. Now many people who use Research Paper Templates have complained that when writing research papers in a template format they find themselves concentrating on the structure more than the information.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Atonement

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.

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.