20 Master Plots: And How To Build Them -
: A hero must save a victim from an antagonist, often involving a character triangle (e.g., The Searchers ).
: A "hide-and-seek" story centered on a chase, where one character pursues another (e.g., Jaws , Duel ). 20 Master Plots: And How to Build Them
: The protagonist leaves home in search of fortune or a mission; the journey itself is the focus (e.g., Raiders of the Lost Ark ). : A hero must save a victim from
: Similar to rivalry, but the hero faces overwhelming odds or a much more powerful opponent (e.g., Joan of Arc ). Plots of the Mind (Internal Focus) : Similar to rivalry, but the hero faces
These plots prioritize the "what happens next" over internal character shifts.
: Two characters of comparable strength compete for the same goal or object (e.g., Ben-Hur ).
Tobias breaks down each plot into a three-act structure—Setup, Complication, and Resolution—providing specific checklists and examples from literature and film to help writers build their own versions. Action Plots (External Focus)
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Pramod Ramachandra Deshpande
Raga and Nandita,
Kudos to you both for a beautiful curtain raiser to France.
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Thanks Papa 😊
Pooja @lostinprettyeurope
Beautiful opener for your France series 🙂 I have only been to Paris but I know that France is amazing with such a variety of landscapes, cuisines and cultures! 🙂 Looking forward to your posts.
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Thank you Pooja! France was totally unexpected.. 😊 surprisingly it was very low on my list but now I would love to go back..
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