Story archetypes

Kurt Vonnegut published fourteen novels over a period of fifty years as well as numerous short stories, plays and works of non-fiction.

Character archetypes present important guidelines for creating a well-rounded cast that can provide optimum help for advancing your hero's journey.

Archetypes and meaning in life science marketing In our last issue we introduced the use of archetypes in life science marketing. Archetypes are a collectively inherited unconscious idea, pattern, or image that is universally present in individual psyches. In other words, a character or “type” we all intuitively understand. The value of archetypes springs from how quickly

While reading, many of you may of noticed that very similar characters and situations appear in completely different books. It could be the classic battle-between-good-and-evil scene, the over-enth…

Figure out which of the 7 common plotlines your story falls under so you write your character's journey with a solid foundation. Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy, or Rebirth

What are character archetypes? This article is your guide to 25 different character archetypes from Jungian characters to the Hero's Journey!

From howtofascinate.com

Writers have the ability and responsibility to bring joy, hope and change to the world. Myths and archetypes are powerful tools for transformation. The Virgin’s Promise and the Heroine’s Journey are alternative narrative structures that can breathe new life into the stories we tell

All the people we see in our dreams can be connected to certain character archetypes. The term “archetype” means an original pattern in ancient Greek. The idea itself can be traced back to Plato. According to him, there were two realities – the world (where we live) and the non-physical realm (where Forms exist.) By Forms, he meant pre-existing ideals ... Read More