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Is this book taught in creative writing classes? I am learning soooo much and enjoying the crystallization process as the ideas presented resonate with my own project. This s a must read for anyone with creative writing aspirations!
— Mar 11, 2026 07:20AM
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Yes, Christopher Booker’s The Seven Basic Plots is used in university-level curricula, most notably as the foundational text for a dedicated module at Trinity College Dublin.
Trinity College Dublin: School of English
This specific module (Course Code: CG HT 2025-26) is an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of narrative and plotting.
Trinity College Dublin
— Mar 11, 2026 09:33AM
Trinity College Dublin: School of English
This specific module (Course Code: CG HT 2025-26) is an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of narrative and plotting.
Trinity College Dublin
Mermaid Katie
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At first perusal, I think it will be best to treat this book as a reference resource rather than a pick up and read straight through type of book. I think I knew a good bit of what this books is about, but it is definitely bringing storytelling and plot into focus for me in the context of my own creative writing and I am grateful for this lens.
— Dec 31, 2025 06:32AM
