Category Archives: Forbidden Signs

Stage III: Stumbling in Progress

Posted on October 16, 2012 by RoseAnn DeFranco

Shortly after starting this blog project, I realized the insanity of it.  I’m not an authority on The Six Stage Plot Structure or The Hero’s Journey.  I’m just like so many other writers out there – a student of the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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