When considering what kind of story you want to write, does the idea of the Seven Basic Plots every come to mind? If so, do you know what they are? Here's the basic breakdown of the Seven Basic Plots put into context, using some of today's best loved movies -- The Quest -- Think The Lord of the Rings . The protagonist, Frodo Baggins, goes on a journey with a seemingly difficult or impossible goal . . . collect a few magic rings. He must overcome obstacles and opposition before emerging victorious. This plot can also be called The Search because the protagonist is looking for something. Consider the movie Taken . Liam Neeson's character goes in search of his kidnapped daughter. Let's not forget the classic Somewhere in Time . Here we see Christopher Reeve's character, Richard Collier, *going back in time* to find the woman he loves. Tell me there aren't difficult and impossible obstacles Collier has to go through to reach Elise McKenna!! Voyage and R...
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