As a fiction writer, the goal is to create a story that has an emotional impact on the audience.
We all want to write something gripping that people will share with friends and family; a narrative that resonates with the reader, and keeps them revisiting the book for years to come. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. No matter how logically we structure our story, or how perfectly we write our prose, many of us fail to capture the power that all great stories seem to inherently possess.
Even well-known professionals face this problem.
Think about how many times you’ve picked up a book by a writer you follow, or watched the latest installment in a franchise you love, only to be let down. How many forgettable novels or films have you come across in your lifetime?
Some were written by reputable authors and screenwriters.
Even though the action, mystery, and romance were great, the story fell flat. The narrative lacked some mystical element that every great story seems to inherently possess.
This is the major problem every author, writer, poet, screenwriter, and storyteller face. The answer is found in the power of myth. Through centuries of storytelling, a mythological structure called the Monomyth evolved. Some of the most powerful stories of all follow this mythic structure. In this book, fiction author Josh Coker explains how to harness the seemingly magical powers of myth so your story can reach its fullest potential and create an emotional impact on the audience.
Within these pages, you’ll learn:-Definition and background of the Monomyth-Three act mythic structure.
- The differences between the known world and the special world of your story
- What really makes a character heroic
- How plot and character feed off of each other, creating both an inner and outer journey
- The 18 distinct stages of the Hero's Journey
Additionally, this book provides over 72 examples from well-known modern stories. Each example will help you understand Hero's Journey, and help you identify the stages in your own book. Every chapter concludes with action steps, which you can immediately take on your story. These will help you infuse mythic power and life into the narrative.
By the end of the book, you’ll have a basic understanding of the Hero's Journey and a road map for your own story. Ultimately, you’ll ensure that your story to reaches its full potential by taking full advantage of the Monomyth’s ancient storytelling secrets.
Mythological Storytelling
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