When we think of the Hero’s Journey, what comes to mind is a geographical adventure. The Heroine starts out in their Ordinary World, ventures into a New World, goes through a set of challenges, and…
As I read about the path taken by women in traditional stories, mythology and fairy tales, I was struck by how our own lives follow this pattern. The curious thing is that most of us don't realise what true transformation entails.
Acceptance of your body is often a very long and challenging journey. Virtually everyone has something that they're dissatisfied about—therefore, acceptance of one's own image is a virtue in and of itself.
Joseph Campbell was a phenomenal writer that explored the philosophy of the human experience. He is known for many of his books, but one more than others, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" (1949). In this book, Campbell discusses the mythological archetype that many lead
Okay that took forever, I'm sorry. Here's the tutorial on how I made my Journey costume! I've included a photoset of the tutorial, and below are the links that will take you to the pattern PDFs (the…
If your character motivation doesn't make sense, your audience won't care about whether they achieve their goal.
What is the Hero's Journey? Explore the story structure popularized by Joseph Campbell by seeing how it applies to The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Learn how to apply The Hero's Journey to your novel.
There are many characteristics that are synonymous with sociopathy. As writers, we can make them so much more than antagonists. Here's some inspiration.
