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