Tag: The Writer’s Journey

  • Plot: Stages of Evolution and Revelation

    Plot: Stages of Evolution and Revelation

    “A hero ventures forth from the world of the common day into a region of supernatural wonder.” –Joseph Campbell, “The Hero With A Thousand Faces” Every story is about the extraordinary, the uncommon experience or event that occurs in the constancy of ordinary time. Nearly, if not always, this occurrence upsets the routine of the…

  • Preparing for the Journey

    Preparing for the Journey

    “At heart, despite its infinite variety, the hero’s story is always a journey.” —Christopher Vogler, “The Writer’s Journey:  Mythic Structure for Writers” It helps to have a map, itinerary, or even hotel reservations when setting out on a journey.  The writer works with symbols that settle reader in for the journey.