Plot problem

[Beyondwizardingworld]

Currently, I’m working on a fanfiction. Nothing special, huh? Well... You can imagine my idea like a mix between Harry Potter (outta Hogwarts), Eureka and Stargate. – Yes! You read rightly. However, my problem is that my plot is – always when I plan it – mostly full of clichés. So, do you have any tips for me?

[Beyondwizardingworld]

P.S.: It will be set in America.

[VaguelyCreativeName]

I wouldn't worry too much about clichés  - the way you describe it certainly sounds very original! And even if you do use plot points you might consider cliché, there's nothing inherently bad about it. There's always a way to put your own spin even on an old, well-tested concept, and a lot of people enjoy reading about the same clichés and tropes, anyway - these concepts are popular for a reason, and I know there are things I've read in a thousand different ways already, but can't get enough of!

 

Otherwise, if you have any specific questions, you can always post those in the story help section, too, or you could even try the Betas Offered Thread if you're looking for someone to work with you on your story! We've such a strong focus on support and feedback, you'll usually get great responses!

[Guest Noelle Zingarella]

I love that you have so many interesting elements that you are putting together in your story. I agree with @VaguelyCreativeName, don't worry too much about cliches--especially  in a first draft. Just write--you can always edit later! Good luck and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

[Beyondwizardingworld]

@Noelle Zingarella Well... It won't be a cheesy strg+c strg+v-just-with-my-own-OC-fanfiction. But science fiction and fantasy are genres, which have many clichés traps. So...