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The Hero's Journey (Monomyth)	A narrative arc where a hero ventures forth, faces trials, and returns transformed, often used in mythological stories.
Three-Act Structure	A plot divided into three parts: setup, confrontation, and resolution, commonly used in films and novels.
Freytag's Pyramid	A five-part structure involving exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, focusing on dramatic tension.
Five-Act Structure	A more detailed version of the Three-Act Structure, often used in Shakespearean plays, with acts like exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution.
Dan Harmon's Story Circle	A circular narrative structure where a character starts in their comfort zone, ventures out to face conflict, and returns changed.
Kishōtenketsu	A plot structure from East Asian storytelling, consisting of introduction, development, twist, and conclusion, without focusing on conflict.
Fichtean Curve	A structure emphasizing rising tension through a series of crises, each more intense, leading to the climax.
In Medias Res	A plot that begins in the middle of the action, revealing background information later through flashbacks or dialogue.
Seven-Point Story Structure	A method involving seven key plot points: the hook, plot turn 1, pinch point 1, midpoint, pinch point 2, plot turn 2, and resolution.
Save the Cat Beat Sheet	A screenplay structure with 15 beats designed to create a well-paced story arc.
The Story Spine	A flexible narrative structure with key points like 'Once upon a time,' leading through conflict to resolution.
The Quest	A hero embarks on a journey to achieve a goal, facing trials and obstacles along the way.
Rags to Riches	A narrative where a character rises from humble beginnings to achieve success, often facing challenges on their way to fortune.
Tragedy	A plot where the protagonist is destined for downfall due to a fatal flaw, ending in catastrophe or loss.
Rebirth	A character experiences a significant change, often after overcoming dark forces or personal struggles, symbolizing renewal.
Overcoming the Monster	A hero sets out to defeat a great evil or monstrous foe, often in a battle of life and death.
Voyage and Return	A protagonist ventures into a strange new world, faces challenges, and returns home transformed.
Comedy	A light-hearted narrative focusing on misunderstandings, confusion, and humor, usually resolving in a happy ending.
Man in a Hole	A plot where a character falls into a difficult situation and must work their way out, gaining wisdom or strength in the process.
Man on a Mission	A story where the protagonist is driven by a clear objective, often against the odds, to accomplish a significant goal.
Parallel Narrative	A story that follows multiple, interconnected plotlines, often revealing how they converge towards the end.
Non-linear Narrative	A narrative that is not told in chronological order, using flashbacks, forwards, and mixed timelines to tell the story.
Frame Story	A story within a story, where the main narrative is set within a larger context provided by the outer story.
Circular Narrative	A story that ends in the same place it began, with the protagonist experiencing little or no change.
Boy Meets Girl	A romance plot where two characters meet, fall in love, face obstacles, and eventually end up together.
Enemies to Lovers	A plot where two characters initially dislike or oppose each other but gradually develop romantic feelings.
Forbidden Love	A romantic story where the love between two characters is forbidden by external forces, such as societal or familial constraints.
Love Triangle	A plot involving three people in a romantic entanglement, often creating tension and conflict.
Second Chance Love	A narrative where characters who were once in love reconnect after time apart, facing the past to rekindle their romance.
Friends to Lovers	A romantic plot where two friends gradually realize their romantic feelings for each other.
Secret Relationship	A romantic plot where characters keep their relationship hidden due to external pressures or complications.
Whodunit	A mystery story where the plot revolves around discovering the identity of the criminal or perpetrator.
Locked Room Mystery	A subgenre of mystery where a crime (usually a murder) is committed under seemingly impossible circumstances.
Police Procedural	A crime story that focuses on the investigative process of law enforcement officials to solve a case.
Noir	A dark, moody plot often involving crime, corruption, and morally ambiguous characters, typically with a cynical or bleak tone.
Cozy Mystery	A lighthearted mystery often set in a small town or village, with minimal violence or gore, solved by an amateur detective.
Psychological Thriller	A suspenseful plot that focuses on the mental states of the characters, often involving mind games, manipulation, or psychological tension.
Heist/Caper	A plot focused on the planning and execution of a crime, typically involving a group of characters with specialized roles.
First Contact	A science fiction plot where humanity (or another species) encounters an alien species for the first time.
Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic	A plot set during or after a major catastrophe that has decimated society, focusing on survival and rebuilding.
Time Travel	A plot where characters travel to different time periods, exploring the consequences and paradoxes of altering history.
Space Exploration	A science fiction plot that involves the exploration of space and the discovery of new worlds or civilizations.
Cyberpunk	A futuristic plot often centered around dystopian societies dominated by high technology, corporate power, and digital landscapes.
Dystopian/Utopian	A plot set in a dystopian (oppressive, totalitarian) or utopian (ideal, perfect) society, exploring its strengths or flaws.
Alien Invasion	A plot where extraterrestrial beings invade Earth, often focusing on humanity's resistance or survival.
Quest for Treasure	A plot where the characters seek to find a valuable or powerful object, often facing dangerous obstacles along the way.
Exploration and Discovery	A plot focused on exploring unknown lands or worlds, often leading to new discoveries or knowledge.
Overcoming a Fear	A plot where the protagonist must confront and conquer a deep-seated fear to achieve a personal or external goal.
Friendship and Teamwork	A story emphasizing the power of collaboration and mutual support, typically highlighting character bonds and loyalty.
Family and Home	A plot centered around the importance of family relationships, home, and belonging, often involving conflict and reconciliation.
Undercover Operation	A plot where characters infiltrate an organization or group, often hiding their true identities to gather information or achieve a goal.
High-Stakes Retrieval	A plot focused on retrieving a valuable object or person, often with great risk or reward.
Bildungsroman	A coming-of-age story that focuses on the moral, psychological, and personal development of the protagonist.
Romantic Comedy	A light-hearted romance story that focuses on humorous misunderstandings and conflicts, usually ending in a happy resolution.
Rescue and Reunion	A plot where a character must rescue someone or something and is reunited with loved ones in the process.
Marriage Plot Structure	A plot focused on courtship, the challenges leading to marriage, and the eventual union of the protagonists.
Coming of Age	A plot that follows the growth and development of a young protagonist as they transition into adulthood.
Ensemble Plot Structure	A story with multiple protagonists, each with their own arcs, that interweaves their stories into a cohesive narrative.
Pursuit Plot Structure	A plot that focuses on one or more characters being chased, often involving action and high-stakes tension.
Showdown Plot Structure	A plot building towards a final confrontation or battle between the protagonist and the antagonist.
Irony Plot Structure	A plot where events unfold in a way that is the opposite of what is expected, often emphasizing a tragic or comedic twist.
Transformation Plot Structure	A plot where a character undergoes a profound change, often learning a critical lesson or evolving through their experiences.
Courtroom Drama Plot Structure	A plot revolving around legal battles, focusing on the drama of a trial, the uncovering of the truth, and justice being served.
Founding Plot Structure	A plot focusing on the creation or founding of an important entity, such as a company, nation, or movement.
Escape Plot Structure	A plot where the main goal is to escape a dangerous or oppressive situation, often involving suspense and high stakes.
Social Commentary Plot Structure	A plot that critiques societal norms, practices, or systems, often using the narrative to raise awareness of issues.
Conspiracy Plot Structure	A plot where characters uncover a hidden or nefarious plan, often involving powerful or secretive organizations or individuals.
Flash Fiction Plot Structure	A very short story that conveys a complete narrative with minimal exposition, often focused on a single moment or event.
Creation and Legacy Plot Structure	A plot focused on the creation of something significant (e.g., an invention, organization) and the lasting impact or legacy it leaves behind.
Technological Advancement Plot Structure	A plot that revolves around the development and consequences of new technologies, often exploring their societal, ethical, or personal impact.
Social Panic Plot Structure	A plot that focuses on the rapid spread of fear or hysteria within a group or society, often resulting in irrational behavior or mass conflict.

The Hero's Journey (Monomyth)

A narrative arc where a hero ventures forth, faces trials, and returns transformed, often used in mythological stories.

Three-Act Structure

A plot divided into three parts: setup, confrontation, and resolution, commonly used in films and novels.

Freytag's Pyramid

A five-part structure involving exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, focusing on dramatic tension.

Five-Act Structure

A more detailed version of the Three-Act Structure, often used in Shakespearean plays, with acts like exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution.

Dan Harmon's Story Circle

A circular narrative structure where a character starts in their comfort zone, ventures out to face conflict, and returns changed.

Kishōtenketsu

A plot structure from East Asian storytelling, consisting of introduction, development, twist, and conclusion, without focusing on conflict.

Fichtean Curve

A structure emphasizing rising tension through a series of crises, each more intense, leading to the climax.

In Medias Res

A plot that begins in the middle of the action, revealing background information later through flashbacks or dialogue.

Seven-Point Story Structure

A method involving seven key plot points: the hook, plot turn 1, pinch point 1, midpoint, pinch point 2, plot turn 2, and resolution.

Save the Cat Beat Sheet

A screenplay structure with 15 beats designed to create a well-paced story arc.

The Story Spine

A flexible narrative structure with key points like 'Once upon a time,' leading through conflict to resolution.

The Quest

A hero embarks on a journey to achieve a goal, facing trials and obstacles along the way.

Rags to Riches

A narrative where a character rises from humble beginnings to achieve success, often facing challenges on their way to fortune.

Tragedy

A plot where the protagonist is destined for downfall due to a fatal flaw, ending in catastrophe or loss.

Rebirth

A character experiences a significant change, often after overcoming dark forces or personal struggles, symbolizing renewal.

Overcoming the Monster

A hero sets out to defeat a great evil or monstrous foe, often in a battle of life and death.

Voyage and Return

A protagonist ventures into a strange new world, faces challenges, and returns home transformed.

Comedy

A light-hearted narrative focusing on misunderstandings, confusion, and humor, usually resolving in a happy ending.

Man in a Hole

A plot where a character falls into a difficult situation and must work their way out, gaining wisdom or strength in the process.

Man on a Mission

A story where the protagonist is driven by a clear objective, often against the odds, to accomplish a significant goal.

Parallel Narrative

A story that follows multiple, interconnected plotlines, often revealing how they converge towards the end.

Non-linear Narrative

A narrative that is not told in chronological order, using flashbacks, forwards, and mixed timelines to tell the story.

Frame Story

A story within a story, where the main narrative is set within a larger context provided by the outer story.

Circular Narrative

A story that ends in the same place it began, with the protagonist experiencing little or no change.

Boy Meets Girl

A romance plot where two characters meet, fall in love, face obstacles, and eventually end up together.

Enemies to Lovers

A plot where two characters initially dislike or oppose each other but gradually develop romantic feelings.

Forbidden Love

A romantic story where the love between two characters is forbidden by external forces, such as societal or familial constraints.

Love Triangle

A plot involving three people in a romantic entanglement, often creating tension and conflict.

Second Chance Love

A narrative where characters who were once in love reconnect after time apart, facing the past to rekindle their romance.

Friends to Lovers

A romantic plot where two friends gradually realize their romantic feelings for each other.

Secret Relationship

A romantic plot where characters keep their relationship hidden due to external pressures or complications.

Whodunit

A mystery story where the plot revolves around discovering the identity of the criminal or perpetrator.

Locked Room Mystery

A subgenre of mystery where a crime (usually a murder) is committed under seemingly impossible circumstances.

Police Procedural

A crime story that focuses on the investigative process of law enforcement officials to solve a case.

Noir

A dark, moody plot often involving crime, corruption, and morally ambiguous characters, typically with a cynical or bleak tone.

Cozy Mystery

A lighthearted mystery often set in a small town or village, with minimal violence or gore, solved by an amateur detective.

Psychological Thriller

A suspenseful plot that focuses on the mental states of the characters, often involving mind games, manipulation, or psychological tension.

Heist/Caper

A plot focused on the planning and execution of a crime, typically involving a group of characters with specialized roles.

First Contact

A science fiction plot where humanity (or another species) encounters an alien species for the first time.

Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic

A plot set during or after a major catastrophe that has decimated society, focusing on survival and rebuilding.

Time Travel

A plot where characters travel to different time periods, exploring the consequences and paradoxes of altering history.

Space Exploration

A science fiction plot that involves the exploration of space and the discovery of new worlds or civilizations.

Cyberpunk

A futuristic plot often centered around dystopian societies dominated by high technology, corporate power, and digital landscapes.

Dystopian/Utopian

A plot set in a dystopian (oppressive, totalitarian) or utopian (ideal, perfect) society, exploring its strengths or flaws.

Alien Invasion

A plot where extraterrestrial beings invade Earth, often focusing on humanity's resistance or survival.

Quest for Treasure

A plot where the characters seek to find a valuable or powerful object, often facing dangerous obstacles along the way.

Exploration and Discovery

A plot focused on exploring unknown lands or worlds, often leading to new discoveries or knowledge.

Overcoming a Fear

A plot where the protagonist must confront and conquer a deep-seated fear to achieve a personal or external goal.

Friendship and Teamwork

A story emphasizing the power of collaboration and mutual support, typically highlighting character bonds and loyalty.

Family and Home

A plot centered around the importance of family relationships, home, and belonging, often involving conflict and reconciliation.

Undercover Operation

A plot where characters infiltrate an organization or group, often hiding their true identities to gather information or achieve a goal.

High-Stakes Retrieval

A plot focused on retrieving a valuable object or person, often with great risk or reward.

Bildungsroman

A coming-of-age story that focuses on the moral, psychological, and personal development of the protagonist.

Romantic Comedy

A light-hearted romance story that focuses on humorous misunderstandings and conflicts, usually ending in a happy resolution.

Rescue and Reunion

A plot where a character must rescue someone or something and is reunited with loved ones in the process.

Marriage Plot Structure

A plot focused on courtship, the challenges leading to marriage, and the eventual union of the protagonists.

Coming of Age

A plot that follows the growth and development of a young protagonist as they transition into adulthood.

Ensemble Plot Structure

A story with multiple protagonists, each with their own arcs, that interweaves their stories into a cohesive narrative.

Pursuit Plot Structure

A plot that focuses on one or more characters being chased, often involving action and high-stakes tension.

Showdown Plot Structure

A plot building towards a final confrontation or battle between the protagonist and the antagonist.

Irony Plot Structure

A plot where events unfold in a way that is the opposite of what is expected, often emphasizing a tragic or comedic twist.

Transformation Plot Structure

A plot where a character undergoes a profound change, often learning a critical lesson or evolving through their experiences.

Courtroom Drama Plot Structure

A plot revolving around legal battles, focusing on the drama of a trial, the uncovering of the truth, and justice being served.

Founding Plot Structure

A plot focusing on the creation or founding of an important entity, such as a company, nation, or movement.

Escape Plot Structure

A plot where the main goal is to escape a dangerous or oppressive situation, often involving suspense and high stakes.

Social Commentary Plot Structure

A plot that critiques societal norms, practices, or systems, often using the narrative to raise awareness of issues.

Conspiracy Plot Structure

A plot where characters uncover a hidden or nefarious plan, often involving powerful or secretive organizations or individuals.

Flash Fiction Plot Structure

A very short story that conveys a complete narrative with minimal exposition, often focused on a single moment or event.

Creation and Legacy Plot Structure

A plot focused on the creation of something significant (e.g., an invention, organization) and the lasting impact or legacy it leaves behind.

Technological Advancement Plot Structure

A plot that revolves around the development and consequences of new technologies, often exploring their societal, ethical, or personal impact.

Social Panic Plot Structure

A plot that focuses on the rapid spread of fear or hysteria within a group or society, often resulting in irrational behavior or mass conflict.