A hero's journey

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

Learn about the Hero's Journey, the most popular story structure in history, in this master guide. Includes a definitive definition and examples.

Reviewing hero’s journey examples can simplify this concept and aid in understanding. Explore each step of the journey and clear examples.

Learn how to use the 12 steps of the Hero's Journey to structure plot, develop characters, and write riveting stories that will keep readers engaged!

What would you say if you heard every story was the same? You may reject the idea outright: “how can every story be the same? there are so many differences among characters and settings.R…

Handout: "The Hero's Journey: steps and descriptions below adapted from Joseph Campbell" (author unknown) ...

A poster with illustrations demonstrating shortly the monomyth containing the path of the main hero of the story.

Writer’s are always looking for models to either give their work structure, or to help them find themselves when they get lost in the writer’s journey. Below is a funny take on The Hero…

Books that mix different genres may appear chaotic or incomplete. The difficulty is that every element must be balanced so as not to overwhelm the others. Of course, this result is possible with a fine author, and David Fitz-Gerald has worked wonders in his amazing book Wanders Far: An Unlikely Hero's Journey. This novel blends historical, spiritual, and adventurous elements. It tells the story of a young Native American, Wanders Far, who lived several centuries before the colonists arrived…

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