Sript idea - the 7 basic plots

Started by mehico, February 01, 2005, 12:53:39 PM

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mehico

it's been said that there are 7 basic plots;

overcoming the monster

rags to riches

the quest

voyage and return

comedy

tragedy

rebirth

I was thinking of writing an interlocking story kinda script with these 7 stories all being explored.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

(please refrain from using the word "altmenesque" in your postings - thanks)
You are the son of incestuous union.

kotte

Hmm...I think Peter Jackson did this... :)

mogwai


kotte

Think up a story yourself. It's much more satisfying.

And if people had an epic storyidea I doubt they'd give it up.

mehico

yeah but some great films have come from sticking to a set of rules. e.g the films of lars von trier.
You are the son of incestuous union.

kotte

Yes...rules he came up with himself.

I'm sayin, Go for it!
Just make up the story yourself.

mehico

oh no, i totally appreciate the support. i just like a challenge.

for instance, I'm writing a selection of short stories based on items that i have found on the street.
You are the son of incestuous union.

ono


mehico

when has it been done before?

I always plagiarise without even realising. I invented the credit card the other day, convinced myself i was a genius and would die rich then realised it had been done.
You are the son of incestuous union.

ono

COLLECTIVE SUBCONSCIOUS.  YOUR RESISTANCE IS FUTILE.  (IT'S ALL BEEN DONE.  DOO-DOO  DOO-DOO.)  SURRENDER AND DIE IN OBSCURITY.

mehico

Quote from: ono mo cuishleSURRENDER AND DIE IN OBSCURITY.

thanks for the tip
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Pubrick

under the paving stones.

cowboykurtis

why in the hell would any writer give YOU his ideas -- lets think with our head here buddy.

and I agree with pubrick
...your excuses are your own...