Hmm..I think I saw the same thread that inspired this one.
For fun, I've ordered a couple of books on plot & character (arriving tomorrow), because I've never really thought about either one just wrote the story with my made-up people. The plan is to identify what "types" my main characters are & what kind of plot I'm writing. I figure ... since I'm pretty analytical, if I can't identify either, then I'm probably not writing it well enough. Arguments along this line are welcome.
I was going to add "quest" or "journey" but this one has been mentioned.
Right now I'm guessing my main WIP is .... according to Booker, which must be fairly good because I was able to pick mine out straight away according to his list where some of the others just make me scratch my head in confusion .... mainly "overcoming the monster", I believe. Now I think I'll enjoy that book more than I originally thought. (Seven Basic Plots)
Has anyone else done this, tried to identify what basic plot you are writing or what kinds of characters you're writing? What is YOUR plot? Oh, if that is hijacking then just ignore me.
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