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The next piece of the writer’s journey that we focus on is “Epilogue: Looking Back on the Journey”. In this chapter of the book, Vogler gives a basic review of everything that has been taught thus far in the book. He brings to attention five movies to help further explain the hero’s stages. He uses The Titanic, Pulp Fiction, The Lion King, The Full Monty, and Star Wars. He makes a point to stress upon the fact that his book was not written as a guide or an outline for someone who is writing a story. Instead this book is supposed to be used as a guideline for a writer’s creative process. Within the first portion of this book, he tells his readers to analyze a book or movie using the writer’s journey that he has given.
Using this book, I understand better the writing process and how to break down each stage in my writing. It also has helped me to break down the stories that I read and think more like the writer.
1. If you could change anything about Vogler’s writing process what would it be?
2. What do you think is the most critical part of a writers journey?
3. Overall do you feel like this has helped you?