"Douglas Burton has cracked the code. "—Christopher Vogler, author of The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers"Burton’s prose is accessible, lucid, and concise without sacrificing detail: He moves quickly through the traits that make up his “Heroine’s Labyrinth,” substantiating his theories with more than 200 examples from texts, from the Bible to Barbie.

"—Kirkus Reviews"Douglas finally fills the gaps of storytelling models with a feminine monomyth that feels visually, intellectually, and somatically right. "—Sylvia Becker-Hill, Certified Master Neuroplastician, Gender Researcher, and Women's Empowerment Mentor"The Heroine's Labyrinth is a must-read for storytellers seeking to expand their craft and embrace the transformative potential of female-centric storytelling.

"—K. C.

Finn, author of the Shadeborn seriesFor decades, the hero's journey has had a major influence on storytelling and story structure. Now, Douglas A.

Burton presents a groundbreaking new paradigm for writers everywhere. Sourced entirely from heroine-led fiction—a stunning new narrative form takes shape with familiar archetypes in a never before seen outline.

Burton adds something original and fascinating to the world of storytelling. Discover the dynamism of story, conflict, character development, archetypes, and heroism in an entirely new light.

From myth to literature, from TV to film, The Heroine’s Labyrinth explores recurrent themes and patterns modeled by heroic women in fiction. The labyrinth model has the potential to turn conventional understanding of story structure upside down.

Inside, you’ll encounter 18 archetypal designs that form a distinctive narrative arc, each one rich with profound insights and powerful new perspectives. Discover how stories are constructed through powerful archetypes such as the Masked Minotaur, the Sacred Fire, the Beast as Ally, the Poisoned Apple, and more.

Novelists, screenwriters, RPG gamers, and memoirists will gain waves of creative inspiration while reading The Heroine’s Labyrinth. You won't be able to put it down.

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