n of Consciousness, which often manifests itself in the gaining of an insight or a capability that was previously non-existent. In Straw Dogs (1971), David shoots the bird easily and is sorry.

*****Reward*****

Post every Rebirth there is a Reward, and there are a few Rebirths post Near Death Experiences in the Hero's Journey and Transformation. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie kisses Clyde in the car.

*****Using Magical Gifts*****

With the giving of Magical

FORWARD

The 188 stage Hero's Journey (Monomyth) is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188+ stage template.

Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.

[The terminology is most often metaphoric and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 188 STAGE HERO'S JOURNEY:

a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.

b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.

c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).

d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.

ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...):

(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)

*****New Creatures of the New Domain*****

Arrival in any New World involves being unfamiliar with the creatures of that world. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy arrive in town, only to be watched and smirked at.

*****Seizing the Sword and Expansion of Consciousness*****

The Seizing of the Sword stage is a multistaged process. Two aspects include the Seizure of the Sword (a tangible metaphor) and the Expansion of Consciousness, which often manifests itself in the gaining of an insight or a capability that was previously non-existent. In Straw Dogs (1971), David shoots the bird easily and is sorry.

*****Reward*****

Post every Rebirth there is a Reward, and there are a few Rebirths post Near Death Experiences in the Hero's Journey and Transformation. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie kisses Clyde in the car.

*****Using Magical Gifts*****

With the giving of Magical

and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 188 STAGE HERO'S JOURNEY:

a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.

b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.

c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).

d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.

ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...):

(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)

*****New Creatures of the New Domain*****

Arrival in any New World involves being unfamiliar with the creatures of that world. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy arrive in town, only to be watched and smirked at.

*****Seizing the Sword and Expansion of Consciousness*****

The Seizing of the Sword stage is a multistaged process. Two aspects include the Seizure of the Sword (a tangible metaphor) and the Expansion of Consciousness, which often manifests itself in the gaining of an insight or a capability that was previously non-existent. In Straw Dogs (1971), David shoots the bird easily and is sorry.

*****Reward*****

Post every Rebirth there is a Reward, and there are a few Rebirths post Near Death Experiences in the Hero's Journey and Transformation. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie kisses Clyde in the car.

*****Using Magical Gifts*****

With the giving of Magical

simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.

c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).

d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.

ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero's Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about...):

(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)

*****New Creatures of the New Domain*****

Arrival in any New World involves being unfamiliar with the creatures of that world. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy arrive in town, only to be watched and smirked at.

*****Seizing the Sword and Expansion of Consciousness*****

The Seizing of the Sword stage is a multistaged process. Two aspects include the Seizure of the Sword (a tangible metaphor) and the Expansion of Consciousness, which often manifests itself in the gaining of an insight or a capability that was previously non-existent. In Straw Dogs (1971), David shoots the bird easily and is sorry.

*****Reward*****

Post every Rebirth there is a Reward, and there are a few Rebirths post Near Death Experiences in the Hero's Journey and Transformation. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie kisses Clyde in the car.

*****Using Magical Gifts*****

With the giving of Magical

>(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)

*****New Creatures of the New Domain*****

Arrival in any New World involves being unfamiliar with the creatures of that world. In Straw Dogs (1971), David and Amy arrive in town, only to be watched and smirked at.

*****Seizing the Sword and Expansion of Consciousness*****

The Seizing of the Sword stage is a multistaged process. Two aspects include the Seizure of the Sword (a tangible metaphor) and the Expansion of Consciousness, which often manifests itself in the gaining of an insight or a capability that was previously non-existent. In Straw Dogs (1971), David shoots the bird easily and is sorry.

*****Reward*****

Post every Rebirth there is a Reward, and there are a few Rebirths post Near Death Experiences in the Hero's Journey and Transformation. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie kisses Clyde in the car.

*****Using Magical Gifts*****

With the giving of Magical

n of Consciousness, which often manifests itself in the gaining of an insight or a capability that was previously non-existent. In Straw Dogs (1971), David shoots the bird easily and is sorry.

*****Reward*****

Post every Rebirth there is a Reward, and there are a few Rebirths post Near Death Experiences in the Hero's Journey and Transformation. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie kisses Clyde in the car.

*****Using Magical Gifts*****

With the giving of Magical Gifts (that will aid the Hero's Journey and help overcome obstacles) comes instruction in their use. In Straw Dogs (1971), Norman tells David to break the gun.

*****Trial 3 (Outer Cave)*****

The Outer Cave, whichever it is (First Threshold, Road of Trials or beyond) is where the Hero confronts his Outer Challenge. In Straw Dogs (1971), Amy refuses to wear a bra. And confronts David about his fear of confrontation. "...You didn't take a stand, didn't want to commit...."