Writers now wielld high tech tools capable of influencing the global mental landscape. Talent to write, like life, is an art to be used to promote truth and beauty.

Feb 26, 2009 - Judy Joyce

In this most personal of memoirs, Joan Didion illuminates the universal truths of life and in doing so makes us feel less alone

Jan 4, 2008 - Sharon Hunt

Writers can spend a writing year working through the elements of the hero's journey in constructing their own stories that use this archetype.

Jun 30, 2010 - Shaun Perkins

In their own stories, writers can use the hero's journey pattern, which includes the element of Meeting with the Goddess.

Jun 30, 2010 - Shaun Perkins

First published by Gotham in 2005, "Journey from the Center to the Page" guided writers to integrate yoga with their work. In the 2008 update, this effort is seamless.

Jul 7, 2008 - Alicia King

In their own stories, writers can use the hero's journey pattern, which concludes with the stage called The Return and includes several archetypal elements.

Jun 30, 2010 - Shaun Perkins

In their own stories, writers can use the hero's journey pattern, which includes the elements of Benefit and Atonement.

Jun 30, 2010 - Shaun Perkins

In their own stories, writers can use the hero's journey pattern, which includes the element of Apotheosis, becoming god-like.

Jun 30, 2010 - Shaun Perkins

In their own stories, writers can use the hero's journey pattern, which includes the pivotal element called Belly of the Whale

Jun 30, 2010 - Shaun Perkins

In their own stories, writers can use the hero's journey pattern, which includes the largest element in the pattern - the Road of Trials.

Jun 30, 2010 - Shaun Perkins

Marco Polo's book, The Million, is (like many famous books) known more by reputation than by experience. However, it is well worth reading.

Jan 22, 2010 - William Halsey

The final episode of Season 4 was full of drama, tension, passion and sorrow. What's next for the intrepid time traveller? Will there be a new Doctor?

Jul 6, 2008 - Michelle Strozykowski

William Styron, a highly successful professional shares his personal battle with severe depression.

Oct 17, 2007 - Mona Lisa Safai

Present in most mythologies, science fiction, and fantasy, the Journey story structure follows a character on a gauntlet of sorts, through his triumphs and failures.

Sep 28, 2009 - Kristina Bjoran

The co-founder of a British publishing house revisits, explores and reminisces about places and old friends throughout mainland Britain.

Nov 11, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Poets from time immemorial have used the journey of Orpheus to the underworld to signal transformation and rebirth. Featuring poems of Virgil, Rilke and Mark Strand.

Jul 18, 2008 - Megge Hill Fitz-Randolph

ABC newsman Bob Woodruff's life changed when he suffered traumatic brain injury while reporting in Iraq. "In an Instant" is a family's love story and journey in healing.

Dec 31, 2007 - Jennifer Huber

David Hicks' autobiography claims he was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was arrested for alleged terrorist activities and imprisoned.

Oct 16, 2010 - Carolyn M Cash

More than just a fight film yet flawed throughout, Bruce Lee's vision was to bring spirituality and philosophy to the martial arts, with the help of a Hollywood legend.

Jan 13, 2010 - Ramon Youseph

Gene E. was 14 when he started raiding his family's liquor cabinet. Healing for the longterm addiction that followed came years later through a 12-step program.

Aug 15, 2009 - Nadia Lerner