Well, squiders, we’ve reached the end of our summer series. We’ve looked at SO MANY plot archetypes. 7 basic plots, 20 master plots, whatever the 36 plot list was called. So, we’ve done them all, right? You would be WRONG.
Master Plot Series: Rebellion Against the One
Let’s just pretend this was posted last week like it was supposed to be. So, continuing on our master plot archetype discussion we come to the ninth of Booker’s seven plots, and his final one. (As mentioned in previous weeks,
Master Plot Series: Mystery
Oho! What have we here? I can hear you saying,”But, Kit, we already did all 7 of the 7 Plot Archetypes! How are we still going?” Christopher Booker, who wrote The Seven Basic Plots, actually has nine plots. He just
Master Plot Series: Rebirth
Good evening, squiders! Today we look at our final of the 7 Plot Archetypes (though not our final entry in the series), which is Rebirth. (In other news, I finished my edit and sent my novella off to the copyeditor,
Master Plot Series: Tragedy
Buckle up, squiders. This week we’re talking about the plot archetype of Tragedy, which is perhaps the largest and most encompassing of all the plot archetypes. 7 Plot: Tragedy20 Plots: Forbidden Love, Wretched Excess, Descension36 Plots: Involuntary Crimes of Love,
Master Plot Series: Comedy
Good morning, squiders! I forgot yesterday was Thursday, but I’ve figured it out. This week we’ll be discussing the plot archetype of Comedy. 7 Plots: Comedy20 Plots: Love36 Plots: Obstacles to Love, An Enemy Loved Don’t be confused my friends!
Master Plot Series: Voyage and Return
Good morning, squiders! This week we’re looking at our fourth master plot, that of Voyage and Return. 7 Plots: Voyage and Return20 Plots: Adventure, Metamorphosis36 Plots: n/a Again, no related 36 plots this week. Iiiiiinteresting. Voyage and Return at first
Master Plot Series: The Quest
Buckle up, squiders. Here we go. The Plot Archetype. The one everyone thinks of when they think of master plots and plot archetypes. What the Hero’s Journey is patterned after. THE QUEST. 7 Plots: The Quest20 Plots: The Quest, Pursuit,
Master Plot Series: Rags to Riches
Happy Thursday, squiders! I’m avoiding making phone calls. So let’s talk master plots! 7 Master Plots Plot: Rags to RichesRelated 20 Master Plots Plot(s): Underdog, AscensionRelated 36 Master Plots Plot(s): n/a Now, I think it’s very interesting that the 36
Master Plots Series: Overcoming the Monster
Okay, squiders, let’s dig in. Our first master plot will be Overcoming the Monster. 7 Master Plots Plot: Overcoming the MonsterRelated 20 Master Plots Plot(s): Revenge, RivalryRelated 36 Master Plots Plot(s): Vengeance of a crime, Vengeance taken for kindred upon
