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How to use ther Hero's Journey to tell better stories in your nonfiction book

How to use ther Hero's Journey to tell better stories in your nonfiction book

Borrow the same framework James Clear, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Julia Cameron use to create transformational experiences readers can't stop talking about

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Apr 17, 2025
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Hey there,

Last week, I introduced the Hero's Journey as one of the most powerful storytelling frameworks nonfiction authors can steal from the fiction world. Now it's time to show you how to actually use it.

You don't have to be writing a memoir to use the Hero's Journey. You don't even have to follow all 12 steps religiously. But when you understand how…

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