The Writer’s Personal Hero’s Journey with Andrew Jackson

What did you think of this episode?You’ve heard of the hero’s journey in story structure. Tune in to learn how the hero’s journey applies to our personal lives. Stick around for Part One Of the Hero’s Journey for Writers Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. I’m so glad you’re listening in. Today– Part one in The Writer’s Personal Hero’s Journey - Overview of Hero’s Journey and Personal ApplicationMy industry expert is A.E. Jackson 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.Andrew, welcome to Your Best Writing Life!We discuss:The Hero's Journey Story Structure in deep detail.Overview of how the Hero's Journey can apply to our personal life.LINKSA.E. (Andrew) JacksonGrab your Personal Hero's Journey PlanPsalm 37:4 Matthew 6:33 The Hero with A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler Stealing Fire From The Gods by James Bonnet Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Storyline: Finding Your Subplot in God's Story by Donald Miller The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson If 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