Jenifer Casale

The Maiden’s Method

Using archetypes, the Maiden’s Method story structure lays out a pattern of progress that characters follow in Feminine tales. Audiences have become familiar with the popular Hero’s Journey and its representation of the Masculine quest. And yet there are classic female tales where the heroine doesn’t take a journey, she’s locked in a tower. The Trials and Tribulations faced by the Hero are different from the Wicked Stepmother that appears in so many women’s stories. Here, we explore the differences and duality of these literary structures. Story creators and audiences alike can use The Maiden’s Method to analyze and develop characters in a deeper, psychological and archetypal format. Follow on Youtube and the Blog to discover more about this internal process which draws characters through confrontation; with one’s origin, with one’s self, and with Femininity.

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The Blackening Phase

The Maiden’s story begins in the Black when everything seems to be going wrong. As much as conflict has always been the catalyst to tell a story, it appears that these old fairy tales just have no time to waste. For character development, you need to be willing to lay your creations down on the couch. To figure out who they are and why they tick, one of the best things you can do is turn to their insecurities. They will have begun here in the Blackening.

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The Maiden’s Method Podcast

On Again Off Again

A husband and wife (over) analyze fictional couples to discuss their relationships, determine what went wrong, what went right, and whether or not they could have made it work.

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Jan 19, 2024

On Again Off Again - E3 - Han and Leia - Star Wars

Jan 19, 2024

"I have to warn you, I've heard relationships based on intense experiences never work." Han and Leia seem to have a relationship born out of crises. These situations bring out the best in each of them. And yet, they seem to bring out the worst in each other. Is this a couple worth rooting for? Along with some unforeseen parallels with Frazier and Kelsey Grammer's personal life, this episode delves into a serious discussion about toxicity and harmful speech in relationships.

Jan 19, 2024

Nov 7, 2023

On Again Off Again - Eleanor and Chidi - The Good Place - E02

Nov 7, 2023

Are soulmates born or are they made? What does it take to help your partner be the best version of themselves? On this episode of On Again Off Again we explore the relationship(s) of Eleanor Shellstrop and Chidi Anagonye from the TV show, The Good Place.

Nov 7, 2023

On Again Off Again - E1 - Dwight and Angela

Nov 7, 2023

In many ways there may not be a way to come back from that.. but obviously they do and she’s willing to forgive him and let pride and anger and everything subside. But all the better then to realize that their relationship might be more important… There are real families who come back from shared tragedy.

Few couples will experience something like un-aliving the other person's fur-baby, but there are still lessons to be learned. How can a couple come back from tragedy and find forgiveness? In this episode we explore Angela Martin's relationships with Dwight Schrute and Andy Bernard.

Nov 7, 2023