The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for writers

At the heart of any compelling story—whether it's a fairy tale, a myth, a plot for a novel, or a screenplay—is the hero's journey, internal or external. This idea became a guiding star for Christopher Vogler when, while working in the story department of a Disney studio, he tested the effectiveness of the mythological schemes described in Campbell's famous work "The Hero with a Thousand Faces". Later, a practical guide written by Vogler for colleagues turned into a classic textbook, which i...