(Mini-Episodes) Sometimes in revision, you've got to make the tough choice to give a character the axe, or combine multiple characters into one. How do you decide when to do this, and what are some techniques for doing so? Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 026 (to download, right-click the Download button and choose … Continue reading Episode 26: Cutting & Combining Characters
Tag: word count trimming
Episode 21: Filler Words
What do words like "just", "really", and "all" have in common? They can act as excess fluff and filler, which clutter up your writing and make it less readable. In this episode, a slightly rusty D.C. and Avery will show how to clean up these words by revising an old piece of our writing. Books … Continue reading Episode 21: Filler Words
Episode 20: Just a Trim – Tips to Cut Word Count
(Mini-Episode) In this episode, we chat about quick and dirty ways to cut down your word count, for those looking to shorten your work.Items mentioned in this episode: 43 Words You Should Cut from Your Writing Immediately, by Diana Urban AutoCrit Story Genius, by Lisa Cron Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts Download MP3: Episode 020 (to … Continue reading Episode 20: Just a Trim – Tips to Cut Word Count
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