Category Archives: The Hero’s Journey

Stage I: The Everyday Life of Peter Parker

Now that we have looked at the difference between a character’s Identity vs. Essence, it’s time to look at Stage I of The Six Stage Plot Structure.  Stage I mainly encompasses our setup to the everyday life of our hero … Continue reading

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Transformation: Living in Fear to Living in Courage

First I’d like to say “thank you” to everyone who has contacted me through various online outlets in support of this project.  For those of you familiar with the Six Stage Plot Structure, you might wonder why I chose to … Continue reading

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The Hero’s Journey Begins

Every writer has a unique process in crafting a story.  Susan Wiggs, one of my favorite contemporary romance authors, builds a story visually through the art of collaging.  Nora Roberts is what we writers call a pantser.  She starts with a … Continue reading

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