Modern Monomyth

ATTENTION FICTION WRITERS: If you plan on writing any kind of fiction story, this book is for you! When you buy this book you'll learn: - The classic 3-act structure that all blockbusters follow - The difference between the known world and the special world of your story - The 18 distinct stages of the hero's journey - The main archetypes of the Monomyth - Plus I'll provide real-life examples from modern-day stories that sell - And each chapter ends with action steps that you can take today to make your story come alive AND MUCH, MUCH MORE... Below is an excerpt from the book: As a fiction writer, the goal is to create a story that resonates with the audience. We all want to write something gripping that people will share with friends and family; a narrative that lasts with the reader for years to come. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Many of us start out with a passion for storytelling. We love exploring new worlds and developing complex characters. So we begin to write. But at some point, every storyteller realizes that in order to become a professional, we must hone our natural talent into a skill. So, what do we do? We buy books on writing. There's a book out there for everything. Some teach plot, others character. There are books that explain how to write action, suspense, conflict, dialogue, setting, theme, etc... But no matter how logical we structure our story, or how perfectly we construct our prose, the story doesn't seem to have that "X-factor." Even well-known professionals face this problem. Think about how many times you've gone to the movies or picked up a book by a writer you follow, or a franchise you love, only to be completely let down. How many forgettable novels or films have you come across in your lifetime? Some written by reputable authors and screenwriters. Even though the action, mystery, or romance was great, the story still 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 Modern Monomyth series is aimed to teach writers from all walks of life how to fuel their stories with the power of myth. By utilizing mythological elements from the Monomyth (also known as the Hero's Journey), authors are able to connect with their audience on a deep psychological level. This book provides a definition of the Monomyth and its early origins. It teaches the three act structure as it pertains to the Hero's Journey and explains the difference between the known world and the special world of your story. You'll learn what really makes a character heroic, and how plot and character feed off of each other, creating both an inner and outer journey. We'll outline the 18 distinct stages of the hero's journey and briefly discuss the main archetypes of the Monomyth. For each stage, this book provides at least four modern examples from well-known 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 use 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 Monomyth and a road map for your own story.

ATTENTION FICTION WRITERS: If you're writing a novel, novella, short story, or screenplay, please read this DISCOVER HOW TO WRITE YOUR HERO LIKE A PRO without years of research and practice. If you would like to create a hero that resonates with your audience regardless of your writing experience, this is the most important book you'll ever read. BUT FIRST A WARNING... The approach outlined in this book works great for me, and I believe it can help you too. It's helped our publishing company sell books in multiple formats to various customers worldwide. But I'm not suggesting that everyone (or anyone) who reads it is going to sell a lot of books. Writing a story is hard work. While talent may play a small part in your overall success, the most important thing is heart. Not everyone that aspires to write a book actually possesses the necessary fortitude required to finish what they've started. Those who take this seriously, follow the directions, work hard and actually finish their story, have the best chance for a positive outcome. With that said, let me jump right in and show you. EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE GETTING TODAY First of all, this isn't like any other writing book you've ever read. It's more of a "field guide" to the hero archetype than a traditional book on characters. There's no fluff or filler-just battle-tested strategies and tactics that are used in modern commercial fiction. And it's easy to read. At 150-ish pages, you can read it in a day or two. And you'll immediately "get" the entire approach. These techniques TRANSCEND genre. See, you can use the same methodologies in this book to create heroes in short stories, novellas, novels, AND even screenplays-NO MATTER THE GENRE. So like I said, there's more to this little book than "just" fiction writing. Below is a fraction of what you're getting... -The truth about commercial fiction -How to write an iconic hero, even if you've never written fiction before -The definition and basic explanation of archetypes -Common misconceptions about the Classic Hero archetype -How NOT to write an archetype -Can you write your characters wrong? -The secret that will make your audience immediately embrace your hero -The psychological significance of the hero in the narrative -The difference between a protagonist, main character, and hero -How to write heroes that feel "real," without going through a four-page character study -The most common conflict resolution tendencies of heroes -The tools, weapons, and fighting styles most iconic heroes use in fiction -How to create an impactful character arc for your hero -The relationship between the inner journey and the outer journey -Why plotting out your hero's inner journey first is the only approach that works -How the hero fits into the acts and stages of the narrative -Variations of the hero archetype including introductions to the female heroine and non-human heroes -The various moral alignments of the hero -The classic 3-act structure that all blockbusters follow -Over 40 end-of-chapter action steps that you can implement in your story immediately to beef up the heroes in your story Moreover, this book is filled with countless examples from mythology, literature, movies, comics, video games and more to give you a deep understanding of how the Classic Hero is used in modern storytelling. Ultimately we'll discuss how to use the hero archetype in your own story, so your audience will care about your character and read your book. So don't delay.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ODYSSEUS!If you're searching for a book to explain the most important aspects of Odysseus' journey AND THE MEANING BEHIND IT, this is the book for you!BUT FIRST A WARNING...This book is PACKED with page-turning information. So if you love Greek myths, you may not be able to put it down.When you buy this book, you'll learn the following:- Definition and history of the Monomyth- The three-act structure of the Hero's Journey- The key plot points of the Iliad and Odyssey- What makes a hero- Odysseus' character arc- The overarching themes of the myth- The classic stages of Odysseus journey and their meaning....AND SO MUCH MORE!Below is just a taste of what you'll learn when you buy this book:This book covers Odysseus' journey through the lens of the Monomyth. By analyzing the Iliad and the Odyssey Josh Coker identifies each classic stages of the Hero's Journey.What is the Monomyth?The term "Monomyth" comes from the Greek. It is broken into two root words: 1) mono, meaning "one", and 2) mythos, meaning "story." The connotation being, the "One Story." This term was coined by author James Joyce in his most famous work, Ulysses (the Roman name for Odysseus). However, it wasn't popularized until the late 1940's when a comparative mythologist by the name of Joseph Campbell, published his seminal work, The Hero With A Thousand Faces. In his book, Campbell suggested that there are common aspects that nearly all myths throughout time have shared. These elements combine into a narrative format that can be used as an approach to mythology. Many people associate the "Hero's Journey" as synonymous with The Monomyth.Both, historical and modern storytellers have used it as an approach to analyze narratives and develop new plots and characters for contemporary audiences. According to Campbell, the Monomyth follows a three-act structure. In the first act, The Separation, a hero is called to adventure and leaves his known world for the unknown world, guided by a mentor. Once the hero crosses the threshold of adventure, they enter the second act, The Initiation. In this section, the hero faces many tests and trials, confronts his inner demons (many times represented as ghosts, monsters, minotaurs, or dragons), then goes on through stages of enlightenment. Once the hero retrieves the boon, he must return it to the normal world from which he came. This third act is called the Return. During this final section of the narrative, the hero must release the power of the boon into society in order to restore it. Many times this last act requires the hero to overcome his major flaw and make a sacrifice. Once restored, the hero and those citizens in the world are free once again to live in it.The story of Odysseus follows this format very close. Particularly, if we combine the events from the Iliad and the Odyssey we obtain a full picture of Odysseus' journey of kingship.When you buy this book you'll learn the definition and history of the Monomyth; the three-act structure of the Hero's Journey; and the key plot points of the Iliad and Odyssey. Plus you'll find out what makes Odysseus a hero and how his character arc plays out in relation to overarching themes of the myth. Not to mention, we'll analyze the classic stages of Odysseus journey and their meaning.PLUS SO MUCH MORE!This book makes a great companion guide for anyone wishing to learn about the Hero's Journey or Odysseus' adventures.I'm sure you're going to love this book. But don't take my word for it. Scroll up and BUY YOUR COPY TODAY!

ATTENTION FICTION WRITERS:If you're having trouble writing commercial fiction, please read thisDISCOVER HOW TO WRITE BLOCKBUSTER STORIES LIKE A PRO......without years of research and practice.If you would like to create stories that resonate with your audience and sell like crazy regardless of your writing experience or genre, this is the most important book you'll ever read.BUT FIRST A WARNINGBefore we go any further, let me make something abundantly clear:This isn't one of those get-rich-quick books that promise you a fortune for doing nothing.Here's the deal:The system outlined in this book is working great for me, and I believe it can help you too. It's helped our publishing company sell books in multiple formats to various customers worldwide.But I'm not suggesting that everyone (or anyone) who reads it is going to make a lot of money.I don't know how much the people who read it will make. It's likely that many, or most of them will make little or nothing at all (especially if they don't follow the directions and work hard).With that said, let me jump right in and show youEXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE GETTING TODAYFirst of all, this isn't like any other writing book you've ever read. It's more of a "field guide" to writing commercial fiction than a traditional book on writing. There's no fluff or filler just battle-tested strategies and tactics that are working right now.And it's easy to read.At 70-ish pages, you can read it in a day or two. And you'll immediately "get" the entire system our company personally uses to write commercial fiction.And even though I personally use this system to write science fiction and fantasy, these techniques TRANSCEND genre.See, you can use the same methodologies in this book to create all kinds of fictional characters in short stories, screenplays, novellas, AND even novels--no matter the genre.So like I said, there's more to this little book than "just" fiction writing. Here's a fraction of what you're getting- How to write a fiction story, even if you've never written a book before- What they don't want you to know about storytelling- How to develop a theme that resonates with readers in 3 simple steps- The classic 3-act structure that all blockbusters follow- Why you should never write your story "from the heart"- How to create an impactful character arc for your hero- The truth about commercial fiction- Why plotting out your story first is the only approach that works- How to write a hero that your audience will immediately embrace- Countless character examples from blockbusters, myths, books, video games, and TV series- Over 25 end-of-chapter action steps that you can implement in your story immediately- The 3 critical characters every commercial story must have- Why you should never have a "perfect" hero- Can you write your characters wrong? A warning against stereotypes- How NOT to write a villain- How to write characters that feel "real," without going through a four-page character studySo don't delay. Get your copy today and make your characters even better!