About This Training
An exploration of the 7 basic plots and how to use (or invert) them to good effect. This workshop offers a broad exploration of the seven basic plots that form the foundation of most stories told throughout history. We’ll take a look at what these core narrative structures are, why they continue to resonate with readers, and how they can be recognized everywhere. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the patterns that underpin storytelling and consider how these plots can be used, combined, or inverted in your own work. Whether you’re new to the concept or just want a refresher, this session provides a flexible and engaging overview of the narrative building blocks that continue to shape stories across all genres.
About Teika Marija Smits
Teika Marija Smits is a UK-based freelance editor and the author of the short story collections Umbilical (NewCon Press), which was shortlisted for the 2024 Rubery Book Award, and Waterlore (Black Shuck Books), as well as the poetry pamphlet Russian Doll (Indigo Dreams Publishing). In 2024 she edited the We-inspired speculative fiction anthology The Utopia of Us (Luna Press Publishing) to celebrate the centenary of the first publication of Zamyatin’s We. Most recently, she was the winner of the British Fantasy Society’s Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer. She is delighted that ‘Teika’ means fairy tale in Latvian.
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