nOriginally an influential memo Vogler wrote for Walt Disney Animation executives regarding The Lion King, The Writers Journey details a twelve-stage, myth-inspired method that has galvanized Hollywoods treatment of cinematic storytelling. A format that once seldom deviated beyond a traditional three-act blueprint, Voglers comprehensive theory of story structure and character development has met with universal acclaim, and is detailed herein using examples from myths, fairy tales, and classic movies. This book has changed the face of screenwriting worldwide over the last 25 years, and continues to do so.