spirituality

Spirituality Within Visionary Fiction – a Round Table Discussion

Spirituality Within Visionary Fiction – a Round Table Discussion

Editor’s Note: A few years back I wrote this article to ask the question, ‘What is Spirituality in Visionary Fiction?’ We had a round table virtual discussion, which spurred a lot of comments and further discussion. Last month I posed the question again on our Facebook page, since we have so many new VF members. Here…

Spiritual Stagnation, a Temporary Layover–Redux

Spiritual Stagnation, a Temporary Layover–Redux

[Looking back three years to a favorite post from 6/1/15. To see Comments on the original , click HERE.] By Eleni Papanou One major facet of writing visionary fiction is that the author  spiritually grows during the writing process. There are periods where I have to put my work aside, either when I’m in spiritual stagnation…

Visionary Approach to Storytelling: Circled Cross
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Visionary Approach to Storytelling: Circled Cross

While pondering a visionary approach to story structure, I realized that what helped me the most as a writer was becoming aware of the archetypal pattern of storytelling. I call it the Circled Cross. This system is based on the ever-changing cycles in nature where story is no exception. Finding this beneficial, I felt inspired…

Spiritual Stagnation, a Temporary Layover
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Spiritual Stagnation, a Temporary Layover

By Eleni Papanou One major facet of writing visionary fiction is that the author  spiritually grows during the writing process. There are periods where I have to put my work aside, either when I’m in spiritual stagnation or not feeling worthy enough to write because of a personal challenge that I have yet to overcome. Only…