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March 2023

Make Every Word Count

Make Every Word Count: Cut dead weight from your novel like a line editor

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Some words and phrases automatically trigger an editor to stop and evaluate their usefulness, and some simply scream, “Remove me! Remove me!” Cutting dead weight can be the difference between a book that engages readers and keeps them up late reading and a book that has an appealing premise but lacks staying power. At some point in your revision process, think like a line editor and evaluate the effectiveness of… Read More »Make Every Word Count: Cut dead weight from your novel like a line editor