Writing Excuses

Writing Excuses Episode 3: Killing your Darlings

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Feb 25, 2008
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ADVICE

Rewriting for Clarity

  • Rewriting helps identify darlings that no longer fit.
  • Dan Wells had a great line that didn't work after scene revisions.
ANECDOTE

Brandon's Chaotic Character

  • Brandon Sanderson cut a chaotic character from his first published book.
  • The character, based on his brother, was introduced too late in the story.
ADVICE

Detachment Through Payment

  • Getting paid for your writing helps create detachment.
  • Consider adding "darlings" you're willing to cut for editor feedback.
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