You’ve plotted the story in the form of an outline. Or maybe it’s still in your head. Wherever the words are, you’re ready to put them into the form of a chapter. You fill multiple pages and possibly go as far as 70% in before it happens. You read through the WIP (work in progress) and discover that the story has run wild.
A side character or sublot have taken over. The plot doesn’t resemble what you planned. Yes, it’s different but this could be the good.
The original plot or main characters may have been a place holder for this new novel. If you are open and go in this new direction, save the original version. That story possibly is meant to be told in the future or parts of it may be useful.
When your WIP takes a turn or is taken over by characters, lean into it. See where this creative road will go.
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