The 9 Stages of the Hero’s Journey and How to Use Them

Genre: Sci-Fi/Adventure
Writer: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasden
Director: Ron Howard

by Lewis / July 14, 2018 / Story Structure

What is the true purpose of storytelling?

You might say it’s to uplift us, or to comfort us in times of trouble. Others will argue storytelling serves to teach us morality, the meaning of good versus evil, or the value of inner strength. Yet, Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey goes deeper than all of those things.

The Hero’s Journey is about exploring human nature and charting our common path from childhood to adulthood, regardless of who we are or what we struggle with. Not only that, but it embodies universal themes of growth and change, making it the perfect foundation to build your own unique story from!

4 Ways to Study Storytelling Through Movies

by Lewis / July 13, 2018 / Lessons From Film, Other

Not everyone has time to read a novel each week.

Despite how important reading is for improving our storytelling skills, reading often has to take a backseat, simply because of how busy our lives are—which presents a difficult question. How, on top of work and a social life, do you find the time to hone your writing craft?

You could read books on storytelling or blogs like this one, but those present many of the same problems as novels—often, there just isn’t enough time in the day. So, what’s another solution? The answer is movies.