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Writing failed plan

Plan fails forcing improvisation.

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Write the moment a plan fails for [character]. Show the failure, immediate emotions, and the improvised next move.
  • character - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Character
  • Plan
  • Failure cause
  • Next move
  • Failure beat
  • Emotion note
  • Improvised action
  • Keep pace fast.
  • Use senses to show shock.
  • End on action, not rumination.