Further Defining Your Hero’s Journey with Andrew Jackson

What did you think of this episode?Are you following the hero’s journey in your personal life? Linda Goldfarb and Andrew Jackson share part two of the Hero’s Journey for Writers. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb, and I’m so glad you’re listening in, during this episode, we examine – Part Two in the Hero’s Journey for Writers – with Further Defining Your Hero’s Journey. My industry expert is A.E. Jackson! Andrew writes uncanny speculative fiction for your enjoyment. He believes there are malevolent forces, just below the surface, tugging us all down. He knows another force, more benevolent than we deserve, works to keep us buoyant. He reads Ray Bradbury, Shirley Jackson, Roald Dahl, Stephen King, Paulo Coelho, Richard Matheson, H.P. Lovecraft, and Richard Bach. He lives in Delaware and is married with two children.Part 2 – Further Defining Your Hero’s Journey Your personal hero's journey is a guided personal examination of past passions, desires, and current dreams. Explore the seven aspects which comprise your personal hero’s journey. 1- Find a Character 2- Find a Passion 3- Find a Guide 4- Find a Plan 5- Find a Journey 6- Find a Goal  7- Find a Failure  LINKSA.E. (Andrew) JacksonGrab your Personal Hero's Journey PlanRecommended Reading  The Hero with A Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellThe Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher VoglerStealing Fire From The Gods by James BonnetMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklStoryline: Finding Your Subplot in God's Story by Donald MillerThe Dream Giver by Bruce WilkinsonIf you enjoy Your Best Writing Life's content- consider a monthly donation through Patreon. Support Your Best Writing Life podcast.About your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda also hosts the Staying REAL About Faith & Family podcast - Check it out!Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast