Interview Techniques

Success in Interview can be positively and relatively secured by clearly understanding its technique correctly following the procedures, grasping its rationals and mastering its secrets.

188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Antagonisms of the New Domain

When the Hero et al arrive in the New World, it is not uncommon for it to be a normal domain of the Antagonism. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy say hello to Charlie.

Character Emotions

Directing audiences to ways of creating believable character emotions.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Persuading Allies

The Meeting of the Shape Shifter, who often has a critical competency, is not easily persuaded to join the Hero on the Journey. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Clyde has t persuade Moss to come along.

The Benefits Of A Speech Course For Stuttering

Have you ever attended a speech course that is aimed at overcoming a stutter? Have you ever thought about attending one of these type of speech courses? Has speech therapy proven to be beneficial in helping you to cure your stutter? In this article I am going to be writing about the various stuttering treatments and about which people are likely to benefit from attending a speech course.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Freedom to Live - a New Self

Part of the Freedom to Live is a New Self. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), junior has a new car.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Transcendental Powers

Previous to the Crossing of the Return Threshold, all Transcendental Powers must remain behind. The Hero must fight his (or her) final battle alone - how else will he or she know that the Antagonisms (which in no small part are psychological) have certainly been overcome. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Buck is shot and Blanche captured.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Call to Adventure

A staple of the Hero's Journey and Transformation. Separate and distinct from the Inciting Incident. A Call for the Hero to set out on a Journey; an implicit Call to face Challenges. It is the undergoing of the Journey that will Transform the Hero and provide him (or her) with the capacity to conquer challenges that were previously unconquerable. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Clyde invites Bonnie for a drink.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Shape Shifter Denied

Very often, it is here [post the Rebirth but before the Reward] where the Romantic Challenge decides to reject the Shape Shifter (who is the Hero's romantic competitor), and accept the Hero.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Pushing past the Period of Desolation

The Hero will suffer an Unbearable Antagonism that will force his hand (and push him past the stage of Lack of Commitment). In Star Wars (1977), storm troopers kill uncle Owen and aunt Beru. In The Incredibles (2004), Mr Incredible sees a person on the street being mugged. This causes him to snap.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Afterlife Act

His receives a high status burial (is buried on high ground etc). In Out of Africa (1985), Denys is buried upon a hilltop.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth): Romantic Challenge Development

The Romantic Challenge is developed or further made explicit (post Trial 3 and the conquest of the Outer Challenge). The Hero has come a long way but he (as well as the audience) are reminded that this has yet to be conquered: In An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Zach resists Paula when she says she's going after what she wants (him). In Dances with Wolves (1990), Stands with a Fist is increasingly attracted to John.

Why Freelance?

Freelancing allows you to be your own boss. This means you make your own hours.

Are You a High Stakes or Low-Balling Freelance Writer?

The debate around rate, specifically, what's too low and what's acceptable is an ongoing one. I even wrote an article on it entitled, Should Freelance Writers Have a Minimum Wage? I don't necessarily think it's about a rate, as much as it's about lifestyle. What do I mean?

The Real Purpose of Sex in Literature

The varying purposes of pornography, erotica and characterization in literature.