Act III of the Hero’s Journey
Continuing from the previous post on the Hero’s Journey, the third act starts. The Hero has received ample training from the Mentor, support from allies, and growth from tests and enemies. The quest nears the Darkest Cave, or the big confrontation for the Hero....Act II of the Hero’s Journey
Continuing from Act I of the Hero’s Journey, the second act begins. The Hero has accepted the Call to adventure. They officially meet the Mentor, who guides and trains the Hero through the rest of the journey. Then comes the Threshold, or the point of no return....Act I of the Hero’s Journey
The Hero’s Journey is the cornerstone of any great story, movie, video game, myth, or legend. It’s woven into our DNA at an ancestral level. According to Joseph Campbell, author of the Hero with a Thousand Faces, the Hero’s Journey is a story mechanic of...Christian Author Questionnaire: Favorite Genres, Writing Methods, and More
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Over the past few months, I’ve done a lot of reflecting, especially with everything happening in the world. As a Christian author, I feel a stronger call than ever to empower others through creativity. The world needs uplifting stories—ones that remind people...Book Review: Of Sea and Smoke
Nothing captures fantasy action quite like Of Sea and Smoke, the sequel by Gillian Bronte Adams. This book review was fun to write, with the story’s rich worldbuilding that took me on an exhilarating journey and lived up to the high standards set by its...Serial Fantasy Map, Flash Fiction: Galleis, Part I
These posts will feature digital artwork of fantasy maps created in Wonderdraft. Each post will present fantasy flash fiction inspired by the map, sometimes with commentary on the mapping elements. Stories may appear in a single post or be divided into multiple parts....My Book Progress
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