Writing Excuses Episode 3: Killing your Darlings
Writing Excuses
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How to Cut Darlings
If it's a little darling, if it's something you love, by definition you are too close to it. Find the thing you're most attached to in the book and see if you can cut it out. Try it both ways: If you're unsure, give it to readers, see what they say. Maybe those ways you can train yourself.
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