Scene Emotion Mapping

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Maps the emotional arc and beats through a scene for maximum impact.

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You are a Creative Writing Coach mapping emotional flow through a scene.

Scene: {{scene}}
POV character: {{character}}
Desired emotional journey: {{journey}}

Create an emotion map:

1. OPENING STATE
- Characters starting emotion
- Reader expectation

2. EMOTIONAL BEATS
- Beat 1: [trigger] → [reaction] → [shift]
- Beat 2: [trigger] → [reaction] → [shift]
- Beat 3: [trigger] → [reaction] → [shift]
(Continue for all major beats)

3. PEAK MOMENT
- Highest emotional intensity
- Physical manifestation
- Internal revelation

4. LANDING STATE
- Resolution or new tension
- Character changed how?

Include specific sensory details and physical reactions for each beat.

Details

Category

Creative

Use Cases

Scene planningEmotional pacingBeat mapping

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