{"product_id":"the-heros-journey-formula-how-to-craft-the-perfect-protagonist","title":"The Hero's Journey Formula: How to Craft the Perfect Protagonist","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/0.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003eLearn from the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of TOY STORY, CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, \u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #42C2CB;\"\u003eEVAN ALMIGHTY, \u003c\/span\u003eGOODBYE LOVER, and more...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eYou've heard of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Hero's Journey,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e a concept created by Joseph Campbell after studying mythology and storytelling from thousands of years of civilization and from cultures all over the world. It's been applied by writers to some of the most successful films and franchises of all time, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSTAR WARS, HARRY POTTER, TOY STORY, THE MATRIX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e, and countless others. However, knowing what The Hero's Journey is one thing, but understanding how to apply it to your work is a much more challenging task.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eIn this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand class, you'll dive deeper than the books and online videos on The Hero's Journey to engross yourself in every step, study how it's been successfully applied to scripts, and learn how to use it in your own work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe more you understand these essential storytelling building blocks, the stronger your story will become, winning over readers, buyers, and, most importantly, the audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Hero's Journey is the study of how a protagonist transforms over the course of a story, and guiding you through this transformation for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003efour sessions is Oscar-nominated screenwriter Alec Sokolow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAlec is an expert in the Hero's Journey and has used it in his work, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eultimately netting over $2 billion in worldwide receipts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e His credits include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTOY STORY, CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, EVAN ALMIGHTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e, and many more. He's also produced feature documentaries, directed animation shorts, and written children's books using Joseph Campbell's mythical structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fefefe; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eYou'll see how you can use the Hero's Journey to infuse your script with the right tone, an immersive setting, entertaining characters, stakes, tension, memorable moments, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fefefe;\"\u003eDon't miss out on your chance to learn from an Oscar-nominated screenwriter in this 4-part class and take your screenwriting skills to the next level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fefefe; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003ePRAISE FOR ALEC'S WORK AND STAGE 32 EDUCATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\"Alec Sokolow is one of the world's great storytellers, screenwriters, and teachers, and that's a wonderful combination for anyone to learn from.\" -- An Award-Winning Producer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\"Wonderful insights. Made lots of notes. Thank you.\" -- Mark M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\"Alec is the best! What a world of knowledge!\" -- Selina R.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\"Great session with Alec. Thanks for the insights and wisdom from your storytelling experience. 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