Effective Screenwriter: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Deconstructed
The Hero’s Journey is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon – understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters.
The Hero’s Journey:
Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.
Gives the writer more [...]
What Is Your Purpose?
Are you living a purposeful life? One of the main factors involved in people who are feeling depressed and unhappy is the simple fact that they feel that their life lacks meaning and direction. Fortunately, it is simple to give your life meaning and direction. All you need to do is find a purpose for [...]
Environmental Sustainability – A Mirage?
Introduction
Trying to have matured adults agree on one concrete definition of “Sustainability”, is by far one of the toughest jobs. Though various organizations and thought leaders have tried their best to explore, analyze and beat it down to one precise meaning without success, there seems to be the common thread of Environment, Society and the [...]