Summary of
each issue in the Story and Myth Collection:
 Find
out a bit of history about the Jarvis Method. (Story and Myth,
May 1996)
Sometimes
the "experts" call for theme characters, even
when the story calls for action characters. See why they
make that mistake. (Story and
Myth, June 1996)
Writers write with neither pure subconscious inspiration
nor blind allegiance to structure. See whether you agree.
And read about a man who discovered the significance of one
when writing the Premise of a story. (Story and Myth, July 1996)
You
can't write a good story if all you have is a list of
plots. And you can't write a good story if you have a lot
of good ideas but no sound structure. Mr. Jarvis
explains. (Story and Myth,
August 1996)
Jurassic
Park illustrates what it takes to turn a motion
picture into a box-office smash It also illustrates, as
Mr. Jarvis explains, how even a box-office smash can be
weakened by both premise and structure flaws. (Story and Myth,
September/October 1996)
Mythological archetypal qualities make for great
characters. Batman proves that! (Story
and Myth, November 1996)
Take
a sentimental journey with Mr. Jarvis through Dickens' A
Christmas Carol, a perfect example of the Internal
Transformation story. (Story and
Myth, December 1996)
Mr.
Jarvis places his renowned JARVIS METHOD within an
historical context here by presenting a brief but
insightful history of the teaching and interpretation of
story structure. (Story and Myth,
January 1997)
Discover the secrets of love-story making with Mr.
Jarvis, as he finds the perfect potion for great love
stories. (Story and Myth,
February 1997)
See
why sometimes you can't live with formatting...and you
can't live without it. Mr. Jarvis explains why some
screenplays never get sold. (Story
and Myth, March 1997)
John
Jarvis takes us through a world-history lesson to remind
us that truly great fictional characters are molded not
from ordinary individuals but from extraordinary
supermen, the stuff of myth, legend, and greatness. Also,
this year's Academy-Award winning movies are interpreted
using the Jarvis Method... And much more. (Story and Myth, April
1997)
Our
team of writers present articles about Gate Guardians and
Shape Changers, Word power, and mythical fantasy, as well
as advice on getting started for young writers and
analyses of The Saint and Batman Returns.
(Story and Myth, May
1997)
Articles on the mythologization of the male hero, where
to find the best writing advice, as well as the critical
distinction between genre and Story Type. Also a detailed
analysis of Citizen Kane. (Story
and Myth, June 1997)
Anonymous takes us on a somewhat
imaginary voyage through history, uncovering through
fiction the ways that man has changed (or perhaps not
changed) his perspective. Richard
Farley continues his fascinating look into the Music of
the Mythospheres, this time focusing on the fire and sun,
the magical archetypes that have lit the imagination not
only of the story-teller but of all mankind. John Jarvis
looks at that tricky plot known as the subplot. And
"Type Casting" examines that classic story/film
Great Expectations. Gary Kriss contiues his
series that looks at the Bible as a writing course.(Story and Myth, July 1997)
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