Writing prompt: Routine

Think of a character - an existing one, or one you create for the purpose of this exercise.

Create them a routine – perhaps for their morning, but any kind of routine will do.

Concentrate on details such as brand of coffee, websites visited, transport routes and times, order of tasks to be completed before leaving home etc.

Now, change one element. How does it affect the character?

Then, change two more elements.

Finally, write a passage where the character’s routine has been completely distrupted and the effect it has on them.

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