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Don't be afraid of using cliche plots. Plots are all cliche. Think of architecture: for the most part, buildings all follow the same general rules. That's because these rules are necessary for the building to be structurally sound.

Plot is much the same. A standard frame with which you hang all the unique flourishes and twists that will set your work apart from the rest.

Some books on plot that have helped me tremendously:

Save the Cat (technically on screenwriting, but still highly recommended)
The Writer's Journey (specifically focused on the hero's journey)
Story Engineering
Plot and Structure

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