Plot: Figuring Out a Plot

writing-questions-answered:

Anonymous asked: Heyho! I’m trying to write instead of planning atm because i find its better for me that way. I just have one thing missing: the main plot. Like the conflict. But i dont want any stereotypical things to happen like a war or a rebellion against the system. I want to create a unique plot- any advice?

Take a look at some of the different types of plots (The Seven Basic Plots, Twenty Basic Plots, The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations) and jot down the ones that sound interesting and make the  most sense with your story. When you have a few contenders, you can take a closer look at each plot to decide how to make it happen in your story. Here’s a post I did on brainstorming for plots that you might find helpful.

If you need more help once you’ve settled on a plot, here are some other posts I’ve done that might also help:

How to Develop a Plot

Subplots

Plot and Story Structure

There’s a lot of prom RPs I’ve seen around. Someone do something different and make an rp based around a Sadie Hawkins dance.

Anonymous inquired: what are songs that could be made into a roleplay? i need help with a plot! thanks!
  1. Hall of Fame  - A good Idea or so for and Original Hollywood Roleplay. With original celebrities. 
  2. The Lucky One - No it’s not about that movie with the Zac Efron. Listen to the lyrics. It’s another good idea for an original celebrity roleplay. I imagine this roleplay where it has old washed out celebrites and the new celebrites all in a house/hotel. Like a TV show. 
  3. Girls Like You -  Go crazy with this. It sparks ideas for me.
  4. For the first Time - This song is amazing and maybe it should sparks some ideas 
  5. How to be A Heartbreaker - I love this song. I lot of ideas come to mind with this one. 
Anonymous inquired: Do you help Roleplays too?

If a Roleplay needed and wanted my help sure. I know it says fanfiction helper but if a Roleplay needed help with plot and Bio writing I would be happy to help. Gif hunts are pretty fun. FC and name help too. Anything to do with writing. I feel like more of a writing helper.

ALY CAT