Self-Publishing-Things to Look For, Part Three

This article contains information for those who decide to self publish their own book. There are certain things that should be included in the package offered. It is the last of three articles.

How Good Communication Can Lead To Marriage

Listening and Expressing yourself are crucial characteristics that lead to a lasting relationship. Must have communication skills for men and women are discussed.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Screenwriting

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Mapping the Inner Challenge to the Hero's Journey

In every successful Hollywood story, there are a number of challenges to be resolved. It is not uncommon for the Hero to have at least Four Core Challenges (Inner, Outer, Romantic, Greater Antagonism).

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Essential Plotting

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...

The Blazed Trail for New Writers - Following the Path to Success

Blazing has nothing to do with fire. You don't have to light up the sky with explosives; create raging flames; or use combustible chemicals. There's no need for matches, detonators, or heavy equipment. Blazing is a map; not a conquest.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Structure for Screenwriters

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... Abbreviated Excerpts 7.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) for Smart Screenwriters

188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about - Universal Story Structure. The tangible is often a bride, treasure or fire (power), but in contemporary stories can be...

Birthday Speeches - Ten Top Tips on What Not to Say or Do

The 10 most important tips - not to say or do when you are giving birthday speeches. 1. Don't mention age in your birthday speech unless it's a specific birthday that is being celebrated like a 21st or a 50th. Some people like to celebrate every birthday but prefer not to...

Why That Book How Do Readers Decide To Try A New Author

When browsing through the stacks of novels at the local bookstore, how does a customer choose a new author? Marketing research firms spend thousands of dollars trying to determine consumer behavior and ways to manipulate that behavior.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Breaking Away or Physical Separation

188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (monomyth) you need to know about... Physical Separation is made explicit in a number of ways.

188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - the Antihero Archetype

188 stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about... the anti-hero archetype. The different hero-types are simply alternate archetypes.

Unicorns - The Mythical Creatures

The unicorn is very likely the most wonderful of all mythical creatures. It is a well-known fact that a unicorn is famous for that he is lost in a dense forest that is situating on the border between the real and magical worlds. The unicorn arouses respect as it is a breathtaking creature. However, the connection of unicorn with human beings is very often dangerous for the fantastic world and for the unicorn itself.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Even Where The Hero Is Doomed

Even where the Hero is doomed, Freedom to Live sequences are common. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie dreams of starting over.

188 Stage Hero's Journey - Monomyth - Demonstrate Devolution

This is a total expression of the Hero's Ordinary World and Ordinary Self. It is a benchmark. In Tsotsi (2005), Tsotsi is part of a criminal gang.