Check out this guest post I did for the Go Dog Go Cafe! Many thanks to Stephen and his associates for this opportunity!
Writers must read and conduct research to build their stories. No matter the genre, writers need to build plot and characters to create something that will appeal to readers, and there are many books offering tips and insights into these elements. I will discuss those titles I have listed for my own recommended resources and why I think they’re helpful.
Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces is one of the most well-known and influential books in the world. It draws upon many myths, identifying common characteristics and story elements to form what we know as the hero’s journey. Perhaps one of the most famous examples of Campbell’s influence is with George Lucas when he created Star Wars. There’s a reason why this book is helpful to writers: the hero’s journey appeals to people. It’s been depicted in many different ways, and stories do deviate at certain points (Frodo…
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Andrew McDowell 
Enjoyed your guest post, Andrew! I’ve always loved the hero’s journey in movies and books. Cheers and all the best!
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Thank you! Cheers and all the best to you too, Sharon!
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Great guest post, Andrew. 🙂
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Thank you!
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Excellent article Andrew, I’ll definitely be checking out some of those links you shared.
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Thank you!
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🙂
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Wonderful post, Andrew!
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome.
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Have you ever explored travel writing? If so, what resources might you recommend to pursue this craft?
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I’m afraid I haven’t. Sorry.
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These are great writing resources in the post, especially that Hero With A Thousand Faces – first time I’m hearing about it and I can see it’s going to be my most referenced book.
Thanks
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