Myth, Magic, and Metaphysics with Pamela Jaye Smith

Myth, Magic, and Metaphysics with Pamela Jaye Smith

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Level
Mixed
Basic and Premium Members Prices
Premium Members $30 & Basic Members $40

**Register by June 5 and save $5, use code MAGIC at checkout!**
Category
  1. Characters
  2. Dialogue
  3. Structure
  4. Genre
  5. Plotting
  6. POV
  7. Worldbuilding
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MAGIC
The supernatural and the unexplained are all the rage: magic, channeling, crop circles, remote viewing, psychic spies, vampires, werewolves, aliens, angels, shape-shifters, altered states, ESP, time travel, multiple dimensions...

Explore the geography and psychology of these other realities, learn ways to use them to give your stories internal integrity and unique power.
  • Discover the inside secrets of stories that last for thousands of years
  • Get inspiration and unique information to enrich your art and improve your craft

Who can benefit from this class?

Writers in any media, genre, or style who are interested in enhancing their art and craft using the timeless tools of story-telling

Creatives working on projects that include myths, the supernatural or paranormal, magic, or spiritual content.

Anyone who wants to better understand and enjoy all the media infused with myth, magic, and metaphysics. Plus you’ll have a knowledgeable advantage in all those on-line and in-person discussions about movies new and old, TV series, and game play.

Join us in this course and get closer to your Muse, enhance your art, improve your craft, and more effectively engage your audience with myth, magic, and metaphysics – the basis of all great stories.
Syllabus
Topics covered

  1. Mythic Themes – how to select and use the best one for your story
  2. Mythic Statements – workshop your own story or your favourite film
  3. Archetypes – to create more powerful character arcs
  4. Types of magic based on the chakras - death, sex, desire, power, etc.
  5. How the weird stuff works – esp, angels, aliens, multiple dimensions, etc.
  6. Ground rules for science fiction, fantasy, magical realism, etc.
  7. Symbols and imagery to better communicate your vision
  8. Your personal creative process – how to understand and master it for greater productivity and effectiveness
Author
Pamela Jaye Smith
Start date
Jun 12, 2017 at 9:00 AM
End date
Jul 9, 2017 at 10:00 PM
Registration end date
Jun 14, 2017 at 10:00 PM
Rating
4.33 star(s) 9 ratings

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