Crossing the Threshold: Embracing Your Hero’s Journey

🎬 Crossing the Threshold: Embracing Your Hero’s Journey

Welcome to First Editing! I’m JoEllen, and in today’s video, we explore one of the most powerful moments in storytelling: crossing the threshold—the point where your character commits to the unknown and begins their true transformation.

Whether you're writing a fantasy novel, a memoir, or anything in between, understanding this part of the Hero's Journey is key to creating emotionally resonant and compelling narratives.

In this video, you’ll learn:

✅ What “crossing the threshold” means in storytelling

✅ How it connects to both physical and internal transformations

✅ Famous examples from The Lord of the Rings and The Wizard of Oz

✅ A four-step method to work this plot point into your writing

From confronting fears to entering the unknown, we'll guide you through how to write meaningful character growth and make your story unforgettable.

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