20 Master | Plots: And How To Build Them

: A "hide-and-seek" story centered on a chase, where one character pursues another (e.g., Jaws , Duel ).

: The protagonist is usually unjustly imprisoned and must find a way to break free (e.g., The Great Escape ). 20 Master Plots: And How to Build Them

Tobias breaks down each plot into a three-act structure—Setup, Complication, and Resolution—providing specific checklists and examples from literature and film to help writers build their own versions. Action Plots (External Focus) : A "hide-and-seek" story centered on a chase,

: A hero must save a victim from an antagonist, often involving a character triangle (e.g., The Searchers ). where one character pursues another (e.g.