THE WRITER'S JOURNEY
Mythic Structure for Storytellers and Screenwriters

Based on the work of Joseph Campbell, this book provides an insider's look at how master storytellers from Lucas to Spielberg have used mythic structure to create powerful stories which tap into the mythological core which exists in all of us.

This practical writer's guide reveals the secret patterns of mythology. Writers will discover step-by-step guidelines and learn how to structure plots and create realistic characters. Innovate exercises help writers troubleshoot and improve their own work. These ideas-which have been tested and refined by professional screenwriters, playwrights and novelists-will empower the writer's command of story telling with the ancient wisdom of myth.