If you’ve heard a story where the main character is yearning to find something worth pursuing when suddenly they find themselves plunged deep into an adventure that tests their morals and abilities, only to come out a changed being, you’re not alone. This skeletal illustration… Read More »The Different Types of Monomyths (Hero’s Journey)
For millions of years, humans have relied on rivers to survive. From small villages to great civilizations, the earliest human settlements emerged alongside the banks of rivers – their waterways providing essential, natural resources (Water Science School, 2022). They have played such an important role… Read More »The Des Plaines River: A Forgotten Paradise
If you’re a writer, you need to know these 12 literary archetypes when creating your next character for a novel, screenplay, or any other project you may be working on. When building realistic and relatable characters, it’s important to give them a set of traits… Read More »The 12 Archetypes Every Writer Needs to Know