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

The detective hero is pulled toward the final confrontation. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Sam receives the phone call.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) Hero's Journey - Manipulation

The detective hero continues to make explicit to the female client that he is working for her and will protect her. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Sam comforts O'Shaugnessey.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) Hero's Journey - Back to the Good Side

The detective hero relays his knowledge to the good cop, showing us whose side he's really on. In The Maltese Falcon (1939), Sam calls the cops in the presence of O'Shaugnessey.

Writing - Open Source Software - 10 Great Free Tools of Communication

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What Can I Write About?

Many authors simply do not know what to write about. This is a common theme in even experienced writers and can lead to stagnation and delay. It is easily dealt with, provided you take the correct approach. In reality, there are millions upon millions of different subjects that you can write upon, and there is no need to believe that you have no skills in interpreting the world around you. You just have to use them.

Writing -- Use Gender Neutral English and Write With All Your 5-Senses Engaged

Whenever possible, use gender-neutral words and expressions to prevent offending any of your readers. And write with Your Five Senses Engaged to Increase Web Site Traffic.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Final Conflict, Inner Resolve

Post the birth of the New Self, a reward is received. Remaining Challenges are conquered. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie and Clyde finally have sex. Bonnie has an orgasm.

How To Create New Fictional Characters

Quick tip on creating tru-to-life characters

188 Stages Of The Hero's Journey (Monomyth)- Push Out Of The Belly Of The Whale

The Hero et al are forced out of the Belly of the Whale. In Romancing the Stone (1984), Zolo catches up with Jack and Joan and starts firing. In Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), both are pursued by the posse.

Why Write a Play?

For the writer, there is a wonderful sense of achievement and power - that power being the ability to unleash the emotions of the audience and create a unique experience.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Capabilities

The Mentor, though he (or she) may have a legend, must demonstrate his (or her) capabilities. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie thinks Clyde’s faking the armed robbery back story.

To Write Or Not To Write - That Is The Question

Tips on how to get rid of writer's block.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Engagement And The Return Crossing

A common characteristic of the Crossing of the Return Threshold.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Period of Obscurity

When the Hero is in his (or her) Ordinary World, he (or she) undergoes a Period of Obscurity.