The seven stories theory is a product of Christopher Booker’s lengthy 2004 book, “The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories.” Its premise, based largely on Jungian psychology, is that all stories have one or more of only seven plots. These are tragedy, overcoming the monster, comedy, voyage and return, the quest, rags to riches, [...]
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How to Get Your Manuscript Read May 11, 2012
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Agents and Publishers: Who Comes First? May 31, 2012
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Choosing the Right Narrative Voice for Your Novel May 24, 2012
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The First Page of a Novel is the Most Important May 1, 2012
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The Seven Stories Theory May 7, 2012
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Agents and Publishers: Who Comes First? May 31, 2012
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Choosing the Right Narrative Voice for Your Novel May 24, 2012
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How to Get Your Manuscript Read May 11, 2012
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The Seven Stories Theory May 7, 2012
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The First Page of a Novel is the Most Important May 1, 2012