Here are 20 different types of plot schemes:
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Hero's Journey: The protagonist goes on a quest, faces challenges, and grows as a person. (e.g., Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings)
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Rags to Riches: The protagonist starts out poor and disadvantaged, but eventually achieves success. (e.g., Cinderella, The Pursuit of Happyness)
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Riches to Rags: The protagonist starts out wealthy and privileged, but loses everything and must learn to start over. (e.g., The Great Gatsby, The Wolf of Wall Street)
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Man vs. Nature: The protagonist struggles against the forces of nature. (e.g., The Revenant, Cast Away)
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Man vs. Man: The protagonist is in conflict with another person or group of people. (e.g., The Godfather, The Hunger Games)
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Man vs. Society: The protagonist is in conflict with the norms and expectations of society. (e.g., 1984, The Handmaid's Tale)
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Man vs. Self: The protagonist struggles with their own internal demons and doubts. (e.g., Hamlet, The Picture of Dorian Gray)
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Mystery: The protagonist investigates a crime or other unsolved event. (e.g., Sherlock Holmes, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)
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Romance: The protagonist falls in love and overcomes obstacles to be with their loved one. (e.g., Pride and Prejudice, The Notebook)
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Coming-of-Age: The protagonist transitions from childhood to adulthood and learns important lessons about life. (e.g., To Kill a Mockingbird, The Catcher in the Rye)
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Revenge: The protagonist seeks revenge on someone who has wronged them. (e.g., Kill Bill, The Count of Monte Cristo)
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Bildungsroman: The protagonist goes on a journey of intellectual and moral development. (e.g., Middlemarch, Ulysses)
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Satire: The protagonist uses humor and irony to criticize society or human nature. (e.g., Animal Farm, Catch-22)
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Dystopian: The protagonist lives in a futuristic world that is oppressive and dehumanizing. (e.g., 1984, The Handmaid's Tale)
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Utopian: The protagonist lives in a futuristic world that is perfect and ideal. (e.g., Utopia, Brave New World)
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Supernatural: The protagonist encounters supernatural elements like ghosts, aliens, or magic. (e.g., Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings)
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Thriller: The protagonist is in a dangerous situation and must race against time to survive. (e.g., The Silence of the Lambs, Gone Girl)
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Horror: The protagonist is threatened by a monster or other terrifying entity. (e.g., The Exorcist, The Shining)
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Western: The protagonist is a cowboy or other frontier character who faces the challenges of the Wild West. (e.g., The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Unforgiven)
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Crime: The protagonist is a criminal or detective who deals with the underworld. (e.g., The Godfather, The Departed)
These are just a few examples, and there are many other types of plot schemes out there. The best plot scheme for your story will depend on the genre, the characters, and the message you want to convey.
I hope this helps!
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