April 2011

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

Old-fashioned typewriter

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

A new character-driven Hero’s Journey

by Allen Palmer on April 4, 2011

in Hero's Journey, Screenwriting tips, Story structure

The Kings Speech Bertie Colin Firth Empire Games Humiliation Wembley Big Microphone

In my last post, I revealed where I diverge from Vogler on Character Arc. Here I outline a new Hero’s Journey that focuses on the protagonist’s emotional journey.