BASIC PLOTS There are 6 basic plots for most of all fiction that have been used by all writers and may be used by beginning writers without fear of plagiarism. These may be used alone or in combination and form the basis of nearly all story conflicts, for books, plays, movies, television programs, etc. Lost and Found – Person or object is lost and recovered Ex.: Lost or Home Alone
Character vs. Nature – Character survives a natural calamity Ex.: Jaws or Volcano Character with a personal problem or goal – character solves it. reaches goal or changes attitude or feelings.
Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – good guys usually win Ex.: The Three Little Pigs or most westerns Crime and Punishment or Mystery and Solution – Character solves a mystery or crime and the culprit is caught or punished Ex.: Matlock or Murder She Wrote
Boy meets Girl – Problems or misunderstandings arise; Characters resolve differences or clear up misunderstandings Ex.: Romeo and Juliet or Snow White or Cinderella
Exercise 4 Plot 6 stories. One story from each of the six basic rule.

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