Hero’s Journey Story Arc Generator

How To Create 10+ Outlines In 10 Minutes (For Any Sub-Genre) Using ChatGPT

Hey there!

Are Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker the same person?

Who would win in a fight between Harry and Luke?

And who won the epic rap battle?!

I have no idea! But I know I love the internet. And I also love a good story.

So whether you believe J.K. Rowling wrote Star Wars with crappy light sabers or your scratching your head about why Lord Voldemort couldn’t defeat a bunch of kids, it’s hard to argue about the billions of dollars both franchises have accrued simply by following the “Timeless” Hero’s Journey Plot Archetype.

What Is The Hero’s Journey?

You know the story!

• A reluctant hero leaves home

• Goes on an adventure

• Faces challenges

• Gets help

• Defeats a villain

• And returns changed

The reason the Hero's Journey resonates so powerfully is because of its universal appeal to the common human experience—overcoming adversity.

I guarantee one of your favorite stories follows the Hero’s Journey. (Unless you happen to be a one in a million person who loathes Star Wars, Harry Potter, Nemo, The Matrix, The Lion King, Avatar, The Karate Kid, Indiana Jones, Black Panther, AND Rocky.)

How To Avoid Telling A Cliche’ Story

While the Hero’s Journey archetype is flexible and can be adapted across all kinds of genres, a common mistake writers make is relying too heavily on the formula. Which leads to a predictable and clichéd narrative. And lackluster sales!

Successful franchises, like Star Wars and Harry Potter, have masterfully leveraged this journey, without their audience ever thinking, “Oh, I already know how this story ends. What else can I read/watch?” Playing with different storytelling elements is how they do it.

For example:

• Complex Characters: In "The Lord of the Rings," Frodo’s flaws makes him more relatable and engaging.

• Innovative World-Building: "Harry Potter" sets its journey in a unique, richly detailed world, which draws the reader/viewer into the magic.

• Subverting Expectations: "Game of Thrones" unpredictably twists typical fantasy paths.

• Thematic Depth: "Star Wars" delves into themes like redemption and moral ambiguity.

• Genre Blending: "The Matrix" mixes science fiction with philosophy, creating a stimulating and multifaceted journey. (More on this in a minute)

By innovating in the framework, storytellers can keep the Hero's Journey fresh, thus firmly planting the archetype into a timeless category.

Let’s see what we can do with Genre using ChatGPT.

Create A Timeless Story With ChatGPT

Have you seen this story synopsis of Star Wars edited for Harry Potter?

It’s an amazing illustration of how you can use the Hero’s Journey archetype in two different genres and create a completely new story—that readers will love. Because why? The plot is timeless.

Now, because you are a next generation fiction writer who uses AI to your advantage. And because we know that templates and frameworks are the path to leverage in your writing and in your business. We are going to take advantage of the Hero’s Journey template and ChatGPT’s idea generation skills to create endless story ideas for any genre your (or AI) can imagine!

Ready?