Keep movement readable in an action scene

Map the entry, exit, obstacles, and positions before drafting movement. Update the map when a character crosses a boundary.

Try it

Mark the desk, locked door, and stairwell. If a character reaches the stairs, account for how they passed the desk and opened the door.

References

• Fiction writing basics · CUNY OpenLab

• Choose sensory details that influence action
• Write a reaction scene after a major event