The Lens of The Hero’s Journey

Many heroic stories have similar structure. Use this lens to make sure you haven't missed out on any elements that might improve your story. Ask yourself these questions:

• Does my story have elements that qualify it as a heroic story?
• If so, how does it match up with the structure of the hero’s journey?
• Would my story be improved by including more archetypical elements?
• Does my story match this form so closely that it feels hackneyed?