The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers - Christopher Vogler [FULL INTERVIEW]

0:00 - Impact Of Myths And Fairy Tales On Modern Stories
10:58 - 8 Common Character Types Writers Should Know
28:26 - 12 Stages Of The Hero's Journey
51:12 - How The Hero's Journey Helps Writers With Their Characters
1:03:22 - The Hero's Journey Is Not A Formula
1:15:52 - How To Write A Character's Death
1:31:54 - The Big Problem With American Movies
1:40:45 - How Writers Can Use Symbols To Improve Their Stories
1:51:44 - You Don't Have To Suffer To Be An Artist But You Should Understand This
2:05:04 - This Is Why It Doesn't Matter If Every Story Has Been Told

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Christopher Vogler made documentary films as an Air Force officer before studying film production at the University of Southern California, where he encountered the ideas of mythologist Joseph Campbell and observed how they influenced the story design of the first Star Wars movie. He worked as a story consultant in the development departments of 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures and Animation, and Paramount Pictures, and wrote an influential memo on Campbell’s Hero’s Journey concept that led to his involvement in Disney’s Aladdin, The Lion King and Hercules. After the publication of The Writer’s Journey, he had a hand in developing the stories of many productions, including Disney’s remake of 101 Dalmatians, Fox’s Fight Club, Courage Under Fire, Volcano, The Thin Red Line and many others. Vogler lives in Los Angeles, California.

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[shadowmossentertainment]

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[mageprometheus]

Thank you. It took me 3 hours as there were plenty of notes to take.

[danieljackson]

A magical two hours well spent. Thank you. It is always good to dip in the River of Creative Intelligence on a periodic basis.

[TalesFromSchwarzwald]

One of the best summaries on mythological archetypes out there! Thank you very much for such an amazing interview with Mr. Vogler!

[WritingSources-ooyj]

woooow this is epic. I read his book. and now a full length interview!!

[cloveleeproductions]

This was very insightful! I love how you portrayed the character arcs and the heroes journey. I will definitely utilize these pointers in my writing.

[filmcourage]

Please share any of your thoughts here

[rohailkhan]

📚 Great Learning about Mythical Archetypes, creating Stories of Heroes and Fairy Tales 📺

👏 Christopher Vogler is an Iconic Writer, instrumental towards the success of Walt Disney and similar movies.

[v_vlps]

Thank you thank you thank you, I really needed this full interview ❤ helped me a lot

[complexlittlepirate]

This man is so sincere and generous. I really enjoyed this.

[BetweenTheFog]

Amazing interview - film courage is so valuable to writers/filmmakers.

[ashimaprashar]

The Indian documentary about birds that Chris speaks of around the 1:38:00 mark is Shaunak Sen's 'All that breathes' :) ♥️

[EDRISSALEXIS]

Gained great knowledge from this interview. Thanks. I'll be revisiting this one many times.

[geoffreynhill]

Mr Vogler is so right about American heroes. Try English hero Tommy Atherstone in "Green Fire", IngramSpark, Geoff Nelson Hill. 😉

[loveall]

Love the Hero's Journey! Have any of you listened to the podcast, "The Ancient Tradition"? I just listened to a fascinating episode where they tie the "Hero's Journey" to a cosmic battle in the Heavens. Very, very interesting...in light of Joseph Campbell's research....OH, AND IT EVEN MENTIONS THIS GUY- Christopher Vogler!

[athousandgreatbooks]

Is there an anti-hero's journey? How does it depart from the stages of the hero's journey? Asking for a tragedy.

[ambrosewetherbee]

Joseph Campbell's work, specifically The Hero with A Thousand Faces, should be required reading for all writers.

[passportandbeer]

Would like to see a Heroines Journey interview