Here are two more ways to cut down on lengthy sentences or paragraphs! Avoid using excessive metaphors or using definitions instead of single impactful words.
Tag: Overwriting
Tell, Don’t Show
It can be exhausting to read a text that is only showing. Readers do want you to paint a picture, but not every single detail all the time. It is important to set the scene, but don't get lost in it. Let's look at how!
Kill Your Darlings – Writing
When we hear the writing advice "kill your darlings," many writers think it means something more literal, like being brave enough to kill a main or beloved character through storytelling. In reality, it means something (mostly) completely different!
9 Ways to Lessen Your Word Count
Here are 9 things you might try in order to shorten your word count to the sweet spot you so crave!
N. K. Valek: Author 