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