The Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition: Mythic Structure for Writers [Paperback]

Originally an influential memo Vogler wrote for Walt Disney Animation executivesregarding The Lion King, The Writers Journey details a twelve-stage, myth-inspiredmethod that has galvanized Hollywoods treatment of cinematic storytelling. Aformat that once seldom deviated beyond a traditional three-act blueprint, Voglerscomprehensive theory of story structure and character development has met withuniversal acclaim, and is detailed herein using examples from myths, fairy tales,and classic movies. This book has changed the face of screenwriting worldwideover the last 25 years, and continues to do so.USOriginally an influential memo Vogler wrote for Walt Disney Animation executivesregarding The Lion King, The Writers Journey details a twelve-stage, myth-inspiredmethod that has galvanized Hollywoods treatment of cinematic storytelling. Aformat that once seldom deviated beyond a traditional three-act blueprint, Voglerscomprehensive theory of story structure and character development has met withuniversal acclaim, and is detailed herein using examples from myths, fairy tales,and classic movies. This book has changed the face of screenwriting worldwideover the last 25 years, and continues to do so.TABLE OF CONTENTSAcknowledgementsIntroduction to the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary EditionIntroduction to the Second EditionBOOK ONE: MAPPING THE JOURNEYA Practical Guide (An Introduction to the Twelve-Stage Heros Journey Model)The Archetypes (Eight Functions of Character)HeroMentor: Wise Old Man or WomanThreshold GuardianHeraldShapeshifterShadowAllyTricksterBOOK TWO: STAGES OF THE JOURNEYOrdinary WorldCall to AdventureRefusal of the CallMeeting with the MentorCrossing the First ThresholdTests, Allies, EnemiesApproach to the Inmost CaveThe OrdealRewardThe Road BackFinal Ordeal and ResurrectionReturn with the ElixirEPILOGUE: LOOKING BACK ON THE JOURNEYFilm Analysis: TITANICFilm Analysis: THE LION KINGFilm Analysis: THE SHAPE OF WATERAPPENDICESStories Are Alive: Defining Want alc.