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Actual for You - 188 Stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) - Screenwriting Tips And Tricks 5
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A prophecy builds up around him.
After a while he is recalled (if had only disappeared or if he is able to wake from the dead - not unusual).
Else his children seek to depose the Demon King and reclaim their birthright (Jason and the Argonauts, 1963).
Daughters hunt for a Hero Knight.
Sons become the new Hero (Jason and th
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The 188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188+ stage template.
Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.
[The terminology is most often metaphoric and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].
THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY
THE 188 STAGE HERO'S JOURNEY:
a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.
b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.
c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).
d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.
ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...):
(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)
*****Afterlife Act*****
Sequecnes include:
His receives a high status burial (is buried on high ground etc). In Out of Africa (1985), Denys is buried upon a hilltop.
His legend lives on through a select few. In Out of Africa (1985), Denys' legend lives on through Karen.
A prophecy builds up around him.
After a while he is recalled (if had only disappeared or if he is able to wake from the dead - not unusual).
Else his children seek to depose the Demon King and reclaim their birthright (Jason and the Argonauts, 1963).
Daughters hunt for a Hero Knight.
Sons become the new Hero (Jason and the
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[The terminology is most often metaphoric and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].
THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY
THE 188 STAGE HERO'S JOURNEY:
a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.
b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.
c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).
d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.
ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...):
(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)
*****Afterlife Act*****
Sequecnes include:
His receives a high status burial (is buried on high ground etc). In Out of Africa (1985), Denys is buried upon a hilltop.
His legend lives on through a select few. In Out of Africa (1985), Denys' legend lives on through Karen.
A prophecy builds up around him.
After a while he is recalled (if had only disappeared or if he is able to wake from the dead - not unusual).
Else his children seek to depose the Demon King and reclaim their birthright (Jason and the Argonauts, 1963).
Daughters hunt for a Hero Knight.
Sons become the new Hero (Jason and th
On the surface Gary looked like a really valuable employee. He was employed by a well-established regional business. He was a published author in a state-wide industry, monthly publication. He had contacts in both large and small population markets. Gary was paid well, but he wanted more.Based on his insightful comments and writing skill along with his business contacts, Gary was hired away for
b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.
c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).
d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.
ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...):
(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)
*****Afterlife Act*****
Sequecnes include:
His receives a high status burial (is buried on high ground etc). In Out of Africa (1985), Denys is buried upon a hilltop.
His legend lives on through a select few. In Out of Africa (1985), Denys' legend lives on through Karen.
A prophecy builds up around him.
After a while he is recalled (if had only disappeared or if he is able to wake from the dead - not unusual).
Else his children seek to depose the Demon King and reclaim their birthright (Jason and the Argonauts, 1963).
Daughters hunt for a Hero Knight.
Sons become the new Hero (Jason and th
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ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...):
(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)
*****Afterlife Act*****
Sequecnes include:
His receives a high status burial (is buried on high ground etc). In Out of Africa (1985), Denys is buried upon a hilltop.
His legend lives on through a select few. In Out of Africa (1985), Denys' legend lives on through Karen.
A prophecy builds up around him.
After a while he is recalled (if had only disappeared or if he is able to wake from the dead - not unusual).
Else his children seek to depose the Demon King and reclaim their birthright (Jason and the Argonauts, 1963).
Daughters hunt for a Hero Knight.
Sons become the new Hero (Jason and th
1. Speak in soundbites to everyone.Getting key phrases for concepts and ideas across clearly is central to all communication. As a fun practice try to shave off any extraneous details during conversation in your everyday life. In Errol Morris' film *Fog of War* former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara said, *Never answer the question that is asked. Answer the question you wish were asked.* B
A prophecy builds up around him.
After a while he is recalled (if had only disappeared or if he is able to wake from the dead - not unusual).
Else his children seek to depose the Demon King and reclaim their birthright (Jason and the Argonauts, 1963).
Daughters hunt for a Hero Knight.
Sons become the new Hero (Jason and the Argonauts, 1963).
*****Elixir*****
The Elixir is now developed or further made explicit (post Trial 3 and the conquest of the Outer Challenge). The Hero (as well as the audience) are reminded of the rewards of completing the Journey: In Transamerica (2005), Bree and Toby arrive at the Gender Pride party in Dallas.
Threshold Guardian. As normal, the Threshold Guardian must be passed. In Transamerica (2005), Marianne welcomes them to the Gender Pride party.
World of Elixir. In Transamerica (2005), we meet the characters at the Gender Pride party. In Matrix (1999), we meet the other gifted children.
*****Conquering the Romantic Challenge*****
It is post the Seizingof the Sword that the Romantic Challenge is conquered. In Brokeback Mountain (2005), Jack and Ennis are in bed.
*****Third Catharsis*****
With the Antagonist vanquished, his allies and lieutenants slip away. In Lord of the Rings (2004), the enemy armies disappear in smoke. In The Matrix (1999), the other agents run from Neo after he defeats Smith.
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