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WRITERLY WISDOM OF THE AGES / Collected by Jon Winokur

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I began to work with Ted in 1984 when I read an essay based on his forthcoming book—Horace’s Compromise. I was beginning to think about whether we might develop a secondary school that could serve the children who graduated from Central Park East I,...

Plot: Stages of Evolution and Revelation
“A hero ventures forth from the world of the common day into a region of supernatural wonder.”–Joseph Campbell, “The Hero With A Thousand Faces”Every story is about the extraordinary, the uncommon experience or event that occurs in the...

Power of Checklist and Why Should You Have One Handy
It is often impossible for busy freelance writers to keep track of everything that they have to accomplish in order to successfully complete the work at hand. Often times, you end up missing one thing or another, and it is not before you have hit the

Preparing for the Journey
“At heart, despite its infinite variety, the hero’s story is always a journey.”–Christopher Vogler, “The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers”It helps to have a map, itinerary, or even hotel reservations when setting out on a...

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Sometimes as writers, artists and creative types, the ultimate challenge is in believing in ourselves. In fact, it seems to be a skill set that few have mastered. Find out how to develop it here.