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Q&A How to describe an everyday routine?

Multiple smaller scenes You can have your main character play through a number of smaller scenes that present the repetitive nature of the routine. By breaking them up, you can introduce them one ...

posted 7y ago by JP Chapleau‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T07:52:41Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar JP Chapleau‭ · 2019-12-08T07:52:41Z (almost 5 years ago)
## Multiple smaller scenes

You can have your main character play through a number of smaller scenes that present the repetitive nature of the routine. By breaking them up, you can introduce them one at a time, when they become relevant.

## Have the character comment about it

The character might comment about it and give a quick run-down. By giving a quick overview, you can then have short scenes that expand elements and present them when the story needs it.

When something changes that routine, the MC - and reader - notice something is amiss.

> _"I have to get out of here! I can't take anymore of this. I'll run down, bump into Mr Rick and his dog. Then on the train for an hour with those over-perfumed ladies. Work for the unappreciation of my peers and sesame seeds. Then back for TV and a reheated can of ravioli. Let's see... five years now. Yeah, the glorious life!"_

This creates a few sub-scenes: Rick and the dog, the train trip, work, watching TV, and the delicious can of ravioli.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-02-07T13:48:18Z (almost 7 years ago)
Original score: 6