PRESS RELEASE Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Film/Video, Filmmaking, Writing/Journalism, Software, Internet SCREENSTYLE.COM LAUNCHES NEW 'THE HERO'S TWO JOURNEYS' DVD Screenwriting Software Leader Debuts Must-Have for Screenwriters, Storytellers & Filmmakers NEW YORK, NY - Nov. 20, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Screenstyle, the Minneapolis-based web site company dedicated to selling screenwriting software, books and magazines, announces the launch of The Hero's 2 Journeys DVD, on sale now at www.screenstyle.com. The Hero's 2 Journeys contains 3 DVDs with more than four hours of writing techniques and story analysis from two of Hollywood's top studio script consultants, Michael Hauge, author of Writing Screenplays That Sell, and Christopher Vogler, author of The Writer's Journey. "This DVD is a once in lifetime opportunity to see two of Hollywood's finest and smartest teachers combine their masterful approach to plot, character and commercial success," said Rich Krevolin, Screenwriting Professor at USC and author of Screenwriting From The Soul and How To Adapt Anything To A Screenplay. For the first time, Michael and Christopher unite to reveal the tools and principles you must know to move your screenplay, novel or film project from the rejection pile to the production slate. In this special 3-DVD set designed for storytellers and filmmakers in all disciplines, these two renowned writers and teachers provide their unique insiders' understanding of the ways story structure, character arc, and theme must combine with myth, archetype, identity, and transformation to touch the widest possible audience. "This was a great opportunity to give our customers worldwide the chance to view two of the most respected names in screenwriting. Both Michael and Chris are well-known in the screenwriting world as excellent teachers and writers," said Joe Mefford, President of Screenstyle. The Hero's 2 Journeys reveals how your characters must travel two journeys for your story to succeed. Michael focuses on the Outer Journey. The Outer Journey is the physical path and includes the real-life obstacles your character must overcome. Chris teaches the Inner Journey. The Inner Journey is the emotional path of your character and the inner changes required by your character on the way to his or her goal. Your character must travel both Journeys for a successful story. Together they discuss the Outer and Inner Journey of the lead character in the award-winning screenplay and Oscar-winning movie Erin Brockovich. Dozens of detailed graphics are included in this DVD to better illustrate the concepts presented by the speakers. Unlike a one-time seminar, you can watch this DVD over and over again while you write your screenplay or story and send your character out on his or her journeys. Here's what the industry has to say about The Hero's 2 Journeys: "No one knows storytelling and structure better than Michael and Chris. So if you're serious at all about raising the bar for yourself, put down the money and put in the hours." -- Jeff Arch, Screenwriter: SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE; IRON WILL; Screenwriter-Director: Dave Barry's COMPLETE GUIDE TO GUYS "Wow! Michael Hauge and Chris Vogler ignite the room. I've been a pro for nearly 20 years, and in one day this double-barreled seminar made me a better screenwriter." -- Eric Edson, Screenwriter: LETHAL VOWS; DIVING IN; THE ROSE AND THE JACKAL; Screenwriting Professor: Cal State University, Northridge The Hero's 2 Journeys can be purchased at www.screenstyle.com and www.writersstore.com. Screenstyle.com is one of the largest retailers of screenwriting and filmmaking software in the world. Visit www.screenstyle.com or call 917-887-6607 for the best pricing, deals and bundles on Final Draft, Power Structure, Scriptware and more. Joe Mefford started Screenstyle.com in 1998 in Minneapolis, MN, home to a thriving film and screenwriting community. Screenstyle.com has been a resource to thousands of screenwriters around the world, from students to Hollywood's finest. It is the proud recipient of the Yahoo! Top Service Award, awarded to only the top 1% (based on customer service feedback) of the stores in the Yahoo! Shopping Directory. More info: http://www.screenstyle.com Media Contact: Joe Mefford of Big Screen Software +1-917-887-6607 pr@screenstyle.com # # # [ source of news = Big Screen Software ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2003/pr_03_1120-screen.txt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Important Note to Media: to reach the organization releasing this news, please contact: pr@screenstyle.com If used for publication, please send specimen copy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- S2PRN/4c/ NY / NEW YORK, NY / Copr. (c) 2003 Send2Press. This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(TM), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com .