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The Hero's 2 Journeys

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'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.

Characters:

Characters are explored through their developmental arcs, highlighting transformations alongside story progression.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is approachable and structured, focusing on practical application of storytelling principles.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative revolves around the two journeys—Inner and Outer—that a hero undergoes, applied to storytelling and screenwriting.

Setting:

The setting is conceptual, based on a seminar format where ideas are presented and discussed rather than a physical location.

Pacing:

The pacing is well-balanced, ensuring clarity and retention while providing illustrative examples.

Notes:

Christopher Vogler and Michael Hauge build on Joseph Campbell's theories about storytelling.
The seminar focuses on the concepts of the Inner and Outer journeys of a hero.
The Outer Journey deals with a hero's visible goals, while the Inner Journey signifies personal transformation.
Listeners can expect to understand how to apply the Hero's Journey to their writing.
The seminar includes practical insights on aligning story stages with film structure.
Hauge and Vogler have extensive backgrounds in Hollywood script consulting.
They emphasize that a balanced story includes both character development and plotting.
For deeper understanding, listening to the seminar alongside reading the authors' books is recommended.
Campbell's monomyth cycle offers a universal template for storytelling.
The audio recordings serve as a more accessible supplement to their written works.

From The Publisher:

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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