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The writer's journey
Mythic Structure for Writers
Book • 1992
This book details a twelve-stage, myth-inspired method for storytelling that has significantly influenced cinematic narrative.
Originally based on a memo Vogler wrote for Walt Disney Animation executives regarding 'The Lion King', the book expands on Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' and provides a practical guide for writers using examples from myths, fairy tales, and classic movies.
It includes stages such as 'The Ordinary World', 'The Call to Adventure', 'Meeting with the Mentor', and 'The Resurrection', among others, and is widely acclaimed for its impact on screenwriting worldwide.
Originally based on a memo Vogler wrote for Walt Disney Animation executives regarding 'The Lion King', the book expands on Joseph Campbell's 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' and provides a practical guide for writers using examples from myths, fairy tales, and classic movies.
It includes stages such as 'The Ordinary World', 'The Call to Adventure', 'Meeting with the Mentor', and 'The Resurrection', among others, and is widely acclaimed for its impact on screenwriting worldwide.
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as a classic resource for understanding story structures and archetypes.


Nancy Duarte

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as an excellent book that explains the hero's journey.


Ben Greenfield

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as the best book on writing and storytelling he's ever read.

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in the context of screenwriting and the hero's journey.


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as a book that helped him with writing fiction.


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as the author who refined the hero's journey concept.

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as a book that helped her understand the hero's journey, written by someone named Christopher.


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as a guide to crafting stories based on the hero's journey.


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