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The Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition: Mythic Structure for Writers
Christopher Vogler
3.98 AVERAGE
106 reviews for:
The Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition: Mythic Structure for Writers
Christopher Vogler
3.98 AVERAGE
This is an important book for writers. Although [a:Christopher Vogler|101089|Christopher Vogler|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] works primarily in the movie business, this book is about story, not screenwriting specifically. The book does a good job of outlining the basic story structure that many stories (d and should) follow. However, I still don't believe that the Hero's Journey is the only possible way for a story to be told, which Vogler does believe. There are still different types of stories. However, this is still an invaluable reference for writers. (Though following it does not guarantee good storytelling--case in point: Hollywood, which produces plenty of crap.) Students of literature will also find the book interesting and enlightening if they haven't studied Joseph Campbell directly.
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
The theory of story telling described in this book is fascinating and useful. However, take it with a pinch of salt. The author wants to make it about not just the story, but life itself, which is cringing to read, and I can also recommend skipping the parts about Jung. All in all a quite good book for the aspiring writer.
informative
slow-paced
The first two sections on archetypes and story structure are very skimmable to get the high points. The third section and the appendix add concrete examples of the principles in the first two sections.
The only flaw is some of the movie references are dated and their context briefly explained.
The only flaw is some of the movie references are dated and their context briefly explained.
informative
slow-paced
Not a bad book, but I got a bit tired of reading about the Hero's Journey, so I stopped after reading about all the different stages and archetypes. I think I've had my fill of the notion, and didn't really come away with anything new. However, since I stopped early, there could have been gems of insight I just didn't get to later on. Maybe I'll come back to this.
This book is uncanny. Vogler seems to know all about my novel, Aquila! Or is he saying that all stories are basically the same, whether it's The Wizard Of Oz, Star Wars or Titanic? Then how can anyone write anything new? [But that would be like arguing that since most sentences consist of a subject, a verb and an object, with a few adjectives, adverbs and subordinate clauses thrown in here and there, no one can ever write or say anything original!]
As the title suggests, Vogler borrows a lot from ancient mythology and says every story is a hero's journey through 12 stages from the Ordinary World – through adventures and ordeals in the Special World – to return victorious with the Elixir. Each stage is developed in depth, introducing nine standard character Archetypes – Hero, Mentor, Shapeshifter, Trickster, etc.
I think this is a Must-read for any aspiring novel author, even more valuable than Robert McKee's Story.
As the title suggests, Vogler borrows a lot from ancient mythology and says every story is a hero's journey through 12 stages from the Ordinary World – through adventures and ordeals in the Special World – to return victorious with the Elixir. Each stage is developed in depth, introducing nine standard character Archetypes – Hero, Mentor, Shapeshifter, Trickster, etc.
I think this is a Must-read for any aspiring novel author, even more valuable than Robert McKee's Story.
"The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers" was suggested to me by a professional editor while I was working on one of my early revisions of my now-published debut novel. This inspirational book became one of my most valuable go-to guides; it not only helped me deepen plot and character development, but also helped me fall deeper in love with the art of storytelling. ~~author of award-winning novel "The Grace of Crows"
informative
reflective
medium-paced