Antony West (Writer)

The Hero’s Journey, as outlined by Joseph Campbell, is a classic narrative structure. It’s not a rigid rule book, but a helpful guide. It’s the skeleton on which you hang the meat of your story. As Tom Sherrington advocates, we should use models. Let’s show them a classic film or book that follows this structure, like Star Wars or Harry Potter. Then, get them to map out their own ideas onto the framework. It’s a fantastic way to ensure their story has a clear arc, a bit of conflict, and a satisfying resolution. It’s plotting for people who don’t like to plot.