Deren Hansen

This guide explores the structural underpinnings of character and characterization in terms of mythic cycles of transformation....

With topics that include the theory of story as model, the fractal key to narrative complexity, and the art of the long form, this volume will show you the essence of stories and storytelling....

In terms of objective reality, a work of fiction is an elaborate lie. No writers think of themselves as liars simply because they write fiction, but that's the fact of the matter....

In order to master the craft of writing and the art of storytelling you must internalize the rhythms of the human experience....

Like real life, the writing life is filled with contradictions and perplexities. The world of commercial publishing is counter-intuitive, and writers dive in weighed down by misconceptions....

This guide looks at all the people who will be involved in buying and selling your books, what you need to understand about them, and how to deal with them....

Being a professional writer involves more than mastering the craft of writing and the art of storytelling. There are the constant challenges of managing your own expectations as a writer....

Sustainable creativity is more than talent or mind-set; it's a way of life. Like a lush garden that blossoms through careful cultivation, you, too, can enjoy a constant yield of creativity by design....

This guide explores artisan publishing, a new approach to creating and releasing books where the focus is on quality and the integrity of the author's editorial vision....