Author Archives: RoseAnn DeFranco

About RoseAnn DeFranco

Author - Humorous Contemporary Romance & Young Adult Romance

Turning Point #2: A Change of Plans

Posted on October 3, 2012 by RoseAnn DeFranco

Turning Point #2 of The Six Stage Plot Structure marks a hero’s CHANGE OF PLANS. It is here that a NEW DESIRE is created with a clearly defined end point. Hollywood loves this one, mainly because the hero starts to pursue a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Forbidden Signs, Inspiration, The Hero's Journey | Tagged Brave, The Amazing Spiderman, The Hero's Journey, The Hunger Games, The Six Stage Plot Structure | 6 Comments

A Glimpse of Essence: Stage II – A New Situation

Posted on September 25, 2012 by RoseAnn DeFranco

Stage II of the Six Stage Plot Structure finds our hero adjusting to their New Situation following the events of Turning Point #1. Sometimes they might journey to a new location or they will suddenly see their local terrain through … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests, Forbidden Signs, Goals, The Hero's Journey, Writing, Young Adult | Tagged michael hauge, The Hero's Journey, The Hunger Games, The Maggie Award of Excellence, The Six Stage Plot Structure, writing | 13 Comments

Turning Point #1: An Opportunity for Shrek…and a few others

Posted on August 13, 2012 by RoseAnn DeFranco

A Turning Point is where our hero is presented with an opportunity, which will create a new, visible desire, and will start the character on their journey. If you refer to The Six Stage Plot Structure, our heroes are destined … Continue reading →

Posted in Forbidden Signs, The Hero's Journey | Tagged Shrek, Six Stage Plot Structure, writing | 10 Comments