Editing Research/Fiction Writing/Story Beats (section)

=== Step 7: Produce revision actions ===
Each weak beat should produce one of these actions:
* '''CUT''' — beat does not change anything.
* '''COMBINE''' — two scenes perform one function.
* '''MOVE''' — beat exists but appears too early/late.
* '''SHARPEN''' — goal, stakes, crisis, or consequence unclear.
* '''ESCALATE''' — pressure insufficient.
* '''REVERSE''' — midpoint/turn lacks surprise or reorientation.
* '''PLANT''' — payoff lacks setup.
* '''PAY OFF''' — setup lacks consequence.
* '''INTERNALIZE''' — external event lacks character meaning.
* '''EXTERNALIZE''' — internal realization lacks dramatic action.