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Using Mythic Patterns for Storytelling: Theory and Application
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Bollingen Series)The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Bollingen Series) by Joseph Campbell
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The source of current interest in the Hero's Journey--mythic theory.
Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women's LivesGoddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women's Lives by Jean Shinoda Bolen
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Myth and psychology: excellent source for character development.
Gods In EverymanGods In Everyman by Jean Shinoda Bolen
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Also required reading unless you just want to write about female characters and male characters ruled by feminine archetypes--myth and psychology.
The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Storytellers & ScreenwritersThe Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Storytellers & Screenwriters by Christopher Vogler
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Story application. There is a third edition with very small print. The third edition has a final new chapter that you can afford to miss in order to avoid eyestrain.
Myth & the Movies: Discovering the Myth Structure of 50 Unforgettable FilmsMyth & the Movies: Discovering the Myth Structure of 50 Unforgettable Films by Stuart Voytilla
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Application to Film with a slightly different take from Vogler. Useful for novelists and playwrights too.
45 Master Characters45 Master Characters by Victoria Schmidt
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Character Application
The Heroine's JourneyThe Heroine's Journey by Maureen Murdock
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Heroine Theory
The Hero Within: Six Archetypes We Live ByThe Hero Within: Six Archetypes We Live By by Carol S. Pearson
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Theory of Archetypes
Awakening the Heroes Within: Twelve Archetypes to Help Us Find Ourselves and Transform Our WorldAwakening the Heroes Within: Twelve Archetypes to Help Us Find Ourselves and Transform Our World by Carol S. Pearson
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Theory of Archetype and Self Help--sometimes characters in stories need to discover such help.
The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and HeroinesThe Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines by Tami D. Cowden
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Application to Creating Characters.
Your Mythic Journey: Finding Meaning in Your Life Through Writing and Storytelling (Inner Work Book)Your Mythic Journey: Finding Meaning in Your Life Through Writing and Storytelling (Inner Work Book) by Sam Keen
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Application to Creative Non-Fiction