| The 510+ stage Hero's Journey is the template | | | | probability of producing quality work when they |
| upon which the vast majority of successful | | | | mirror the recurring patterns found in successful |
| stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based | | | | screenplays. |
| upon - understanding this template is a priority for | | | | Easy Treatments |
| story or screenwriters. | | | | By following the path of the 510+ stage Hero's |
| The Hero's Journey: | | | | Journey, the screenwriter can easily construct a |
| · Attempts to tap into unconscious | | | | step-outline and a treatment (a treatment is an |
| expectations the audience has regarding what a | | | | expanded step-outline). |
| story is and how it should be told. | | | | There is a basic outline, which includes: |
| · Gives the writer more structural | | | | Call to Adventure. Introducing the hero's status, |
| elements than simply three or four acts, plot | | | | capabilities, nature, ordinary world, inner challenge, |
| points, mid point and so on. | | | | outer challenge, romantic challenge, the |
| · Interpreted metaphorically, laterally and | | | | antagonism and more. |
| symbolically, allows an infinite number of varied | | | | Refusal of the Call. On many levels the call is |
| stories to be created. | | | | refused, including the interdictor, doves and |
| The Hero's Journey is also a study of repeating | | | | hawks, punishments and more. |
| patterns in successful stories and screenplays. It is | | | | Supernatural Aid. A mentor is sought to provide |
| compelling that screenwriters have a higher | | | | advice, guidance, direction, magical gifts and more. |