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Proof of the Hero’s Journey: my life as a screenwriter

by Allen Palmer on April 5, 2011

in Australian film industry, Events, Film analysis, Hero's Journey, Screenwriting tips, Story structure

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Here I illustrate the Hero’s Emotional Journey with examples from my own torturous but ultimately rewarding life as a screenwriter.

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