Breaking Out of the Ordinary World
In the Hero’s Journey storytelling template, we begin with the main character. He or she exists in what is called the “ordinary world.” The ordinary world is Luke Skywalker on Tatooine, Dorothy in Kansas, Frodo in the Shire, Michael Corleone before he gets wrapped up in the family business, and a thousand other examples from movies, literature, and comics. The ordinary world is a place where the hero is comfortable. They are not fulfilled but they feel safe. You know about all the opportunities to be an amazing writer. You have been called to join the adventure. But will you break out of the…
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