Experience the Hero’s Journey, Part 3 | Your Best Writing Life Podcast
The hero’s journey is not just for stories; it can help guide your life. Today’s episode is Part 3 of the Hero’s Journey for Writers series on Your Best Writing Life. Pack your bags for adventure!
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. I’m so glad you’re listening in. Today – Part One in The Writer’s Personal Hero’s Journey – Overview of Hero’s Journey and Personal Application.
My industry expert is A.E. Jackson writes uncanny speculative fiction for your enjoyment. He believes there are malevolent forces, just below the surface, tugging us all down. He knows another force, more benevolent than we deserve, works to keep us buoyant. He reads Ray Bradbury, Shirley Jackson, Roald Dahl, Stephen King, Paulo Coelho, Richard Matheson, H.P. Lovecraft, and Richard Bach. He lives in Delaware and is married with two children.
Andrew, welcome to Your Best Writing Life!
We discuss:
The tools or methods exist to equip a writer to undertake their own Hero’s Journey.
The five minor quests which support your personal Hero’s Journey.
Why celebrating the start of your personal Hero’s Journey is important.
LINKS
Grab your Personal Hero’s Journey Plan
The Miracle Morning for Writers by Hal Elrod, Honoree Corder, and Steve Scott
Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey
Five Thousand Words Per Hour by Chris Fox
Be A Writing Machine by M.L. Ronn
‘The Hero with A Thousand Faces’ by Joseph Campbell
‘The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers’ by Christopher Vogler
‘Stealing Fire From The Gods’ by James Bonnet
‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Viktor Frankl
‘Storyline: Finding Your Subplot in God’s Story’ by Donald Miller
‘The Dream Giver’ by Bruce Wilkinson
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About Host Linda Goldfarb
Besides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda also hosts the Staying REAL About Faith & Family podcast – Check it out!