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!
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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!
Baby Girl by Lenora Adams
We are always trying to be better parents to our children than our parents were for us. Sometimes, it's hard to see the love that is already there.
Clay, by David Almond
Clay boy, Clay boy Where have you gone? Murder is not how you can belong. Clay boy, Clay boy We all fear this thing. Death is the ending of all life could bring.
N. K. Valek: Author 