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condensing words

Reducing Word Count: Losing That 10% (Or More)

I’ve heard it said several times by professionals that the final draft of your book should be at least 10% shorter than your first draft. This happens because you cut out the excess—both in scenes and in words. It may seem daunting, but, in my experience, it’s more tedious than Read more…

By Liz, 3 yearsMay 3, 2022 ago
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