
'The Hero's 2 Journeys' by Christopher Vogler and Michael Hauge is a practical guide for writers, especially in the realm of screenwriting and novel structure. It delves deep into Joseph Campbell's monomyth structure and how it can be applied to storytelling, focusing on the Inner and Outer Journeys of a hero. The authors provide insights on how to intertwine these journeys into a screenplay or novel, offering a unique perspective on story structure.
offers a comprehensive overview of the Hero's Journey, connecting it to the act structure of a film and suggesting key points where events from the monomyth cycle can be introduced. It is praised for its ability to provide valuable insights for writers at any stage, offering a powerful combination of practical advice and theoretical knowledge that can enhance the understanding of story structure and character development.
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Make your story the best it can be on two levels. Hear each superstar teacher present his unique approach to story telling.
The "Outer Journey" is the essential structural principles driving every successful plot. Each brings years of practical experience and extensive research to story structure, character arc, and how to give your story greater commercial appeal. Full of specific examples.
The "Inner Journey" is the deeper storyline that makes a story truly great. Hauge's view: The Hero moves from hiding within a protective identity to experiencing his or her true essence. Vogler's view: The Hero's inner need is invisible at first, but is revealed to the Hero by the end of the story. Full of specific examples.
This is ideal listening for all writers (including screenwriters, novelists, and playwrights), actors, filmmakers, studio executives, game designers and developers, storytellers, and anyone with a passion for movies and stories.
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