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Using Myth to Power Your Story

By: Christopher Vogler
Narrated by: Christopher Vogler
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This delightful workshop covers how you can use the myths and fairy tales that link us all to give your story more oomph. Get ready to laugh while you learn, because the speaker is a natural storyteller and a witty observer of life. Whether you're creating a screenplay, a novel, a play, a computer game, a puppet show, or just an entry in your journal, your story will be richer, it will touch more people, and it will have more meaning and depth after you listen to Chris Vogler's talk.

Learn about:

  • The Hero's Ordinary and Special Worlds
  • The Four Major Movements of Any Story
  • The Cast of Characters: Hero, Mentor, Threshold Guardian, Herald, Shapeshifter, Shadow, and Trickster
  • ©2002 Christopher Vogler (P)2002 Writer's AudioShop
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    Interesting, but I knew this already.

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    I already knew most of what was discussed here and was already using it in my writing. I have 45 Master Characters and it drew pretty much from that book.

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    Another fine seminar.

    Like THE HERO'S TWO JOURNEYS, which Vogler did with Michael Hauge, this is a recording of a seminar. In this one, Volger goes into greater depth talking about-- and giving examples of-- the hero's journey, as well as some of the archetypal characters the hero meets along the way. He gives many examples from well-known films, although he stresses the way a novelist can use the same information in his or her book. One nice addition is that many of the attendees of the lecture were able to ask questions about applying what Vogler taught to their own stories. Very enlightening.

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    This is really good

    This is really good. It is what I was hoping for from The heroe’s two journey, that I didn’t really care for. But, this is great stuff. It is like having cliff notes to The Writer’s Journey.

    The bad thing is the producers sign off, they say it is over and then the recording continues for another 40 minutes that is a repeat of an earlier part of the recording.

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    Awesome seminar

    Great seminar that goes through the basics of structure and dramaturgy, aswell as the most common archetypes. There is something in here for the beginner and the expert storyteller alike

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    Excellent lecture with good points

    Christopher Vogler breaks down his craft into easy to understand points and elaborates on them without causing any confusion or lack of fun. He is good and if you want to tell a story, then this lecture is worth listening to. My copy had a slight audio problem but the points got across nicely.

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    Great advice

    told with a dash of humor and a large helping of experience and practiced advice.

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    Still great advice

    I met Christopher Vogler at a writer's conference years ago and followed his advice to write novels. He is still spot on. I highly recommend following his suggestions

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    Use the Hero's 2 Journeys Instead

    The ideas in this lecture are covered in "The Hero's 2 journeys." That lecture is a tag-team effort from Chris Vogel and Michael Hauge and covers much more ground. If you have already listened to that lecture and want more of Vogel's ideas, this lecture has a few extra details and a little more depth.

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    Enjoyable Must-Have for Character and Story

    What did you love best about Using Myth to Power Your Story?

    Brilliant screenwriter and speaker. Packed with high-value facts, advice and examples.

    What did you like best about this story?

    Numerous writing examples with insights and details. Showed how to work with each required archetype and build them into compelling real life characters. Especially liked how one archetype can have traits of other archetypes.

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    Live workshop recording had audience questions with helpful answers.

    What insight do you think you’ll apply from Using Myth to Power Your Story?

    Inspiring. Gave me specific guidance for my own work style.

    Any additional comments?

    I want to find more from this author.

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    Tool for that stabilizing Kick to refine

    after the first listening, I am replaying this short text over and over and over again... While I exercise, while I complete sculptures, even while I go for a meditative walk... I believe this will become an internalized component of my writing personality... Many suggestions are already a part of my thinking... Some are new to me. I'm excitedly looking forward to the time when I can jump back into my half completed novel and sharpen its direction and purpose. Thank you Christopher Volger for lighting my path!

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