EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Last week, we talked about stretching your word count, but what if you go over your word count? It’s not always easy to cut words and certain scenes. This week, we discuss various ways you can make your manuscript shorter.
In this episode, we cover:
Knowing what readers need to know
Avoiding repetition
Using stronger vocabulary
Watching for filler words
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Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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