Every story is the same: The Hero's journey

Author Joseph Campbell found that almost all stories from cultures around the world shared a similar template, called the Hero's Journey. It consists of 12 stages, starting with the hero living their ordinary life in their ordinary world, then being called to adventure, getting assistance, departing for an unknown world, facing trials, and finally returning home transformed. While not all stories fit this structure, it can be a helpful source of inspiration for those struggling with writer's block.