This post proposes an alternative to the Hero's Journey: the Heroine's Journey. And while the Heroine's Journey outlined below is not yet complete, I hope that these ideas and examples serve as a spark that contributes to and furthers this conversation.Affiliate link disclosure: Some of the links … [Read more...] about The Heroine’s Journey: An Alternative to the Well-Trodden Path
Creativity
Tarot for Creatives
Tarot first started several hundred years ago, in the 14th or 15th century. The cards are based on archetypes, and we interpret them through our intuition. Whether we're assessing the story we're telling ourselves about our lives or creating a story for others to enjoy, both of these elements are … [Read more...] about Tarot for Creatives
Leaning into Ritual
Fostering creativity in a time of uncertaintyThe thing that can open the portal to creativity again is ritual."Mark McGuinness, on The Creative Penn PodcastInto the UnknownWhen talking about the discovery part of the writing process, especially for something lengthy like a novel, many writers turn … [Read more...] about Leaning into Ritual
Welcome to Fantasy Afield
Fantasy Afield is a place where nature and fantasy meet,and where we find beauty and magic in the everyday.Fantasy + NatureFantasy Afield is dedicated to a love of literature and worlds of fantasy. This is also a space for celebrating the natural world and the profound sense of connection and … [Read more...] about Welcome to Fantasy Afield