Yes sometimes writing plans have to change due to unforeseen circumstances but I've always been able to come back to whatever it was I was working on. So how do you plan what you write? And when it comes to your fictional characters, are any of those writers by profession? How do they plan what they write (if they plan at all)?
How do your characters plan things generally? How do they handle unexpected circumstances? And how does your society react to journalism (especially if it is critical)? Are writers respected and well paid (a definite yes for anyone claiming to write fantasy!) or are they despised?