TAP028, 5 Tips for Structuring a Story with the Hero’s Journey (Part 4 of 4)

TAP028, 5 Tips for Structuring a Story with the Hero’s Journey (Part 4 of 4)

Welcome to the final instalment of this mini-series on how to structure a story using the Hero’s Journey. In this show, I will share five tips on how to structure a story using the Hero’s Journey. And, at the end of this episode, I will also share examples of this story structure in film and literature and provide you will a list of recommended reading so you can do further research.

TAP027, How to Structure a Story Using the Hero’s Journey (Part 3 of 4)

TAP027, How to Structure a Story Using the Hero’s Journey (Part 3 of 4)

So, you’ve fleshed out your story idea for the first and second act using the Hero’s Journey, and now you’re story has reached the cusp between the second and the third act. And, now, you’re wondering, how to structure the final act of your story using this story structure. If this is a situation that you can relate to, then this episode is for you.

TAP026, How to Structure a Story Using the Hero’s Journey (Part 2 of 4)

TAP026, How to Structure a Story Using the Hero’s Journey (Part 2 of 4)

So, you’ve started to plot out ideas for your story using the Hero’s Journey, and you’ve reached the end of the first act. But now you’re wondering how to transition from the first act to the second, and take your character through to the last leg of the journey. In this episode, I will share with you the five stages of the Hero’s Journey that occur in the second act. And, I will also unpack the second act of the Fellowship of the Ring so you can see the Hero’s Journey in action.

TAP024, How to Write the Denouement Scenes for Your Novel

TAP024, How to Write the Denouement Scenes for Your Novel

So, you’ve reached the end of the climactic sequence of your novel, and you’re wondering how to give your story a satisfying conclusion. Or, you’re currently outlining your novel, and you’re stuck and not sure how to plan the denouement scenes for your story in a way that will satisfy your future readers. In this episode, I’m going to explain what are the denouement scenes, share three tips on how to write and structure these scenes, and breakdown three examples from literature.

TAP023: How to Write the Hero at the Mercy of the Villain Scene in a Novel

TAP023: How to Write the Hero at the Mercy of the Villain Scene in a Novel

So, you’ve reached the climactic sequence, and you’re wondering how to make these final scenes the most dramatic part of your novel; the answer is simple, by including a hero at the mercy of the villain scene. At this point, you’ve probably got a few questions floating around your mind. What is the hero at the mercy of the villain scene? Where does this scene sit within the climactic sequence? And, is this scene appropriate for my story?

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