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How Can You Lower Your Word Count? | Ep. 212 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Last week, we talked about stretching your word count, but what if you go over your word count? It’s not always easy to cut words and certain scenes. This week, we discuss various ways you can make your manuscript shorter.
In this episode, we cover:
Knowing what readers need to know
Avoiding repetition
Using stronger vocabulary
Watching for filler words
As always, thanks for listening to The Merry Writer Podcast, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Manage episode 413025770 series 2884890
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Last week, we talked about stretching your word count, but what if you go over your word count? It’s not always easy to cut words and certain scenes. This week, we discuss various ways you can make your manuscript shorter.
In this episode, we cover:
Knowing what readers need to know
Avoiding repetition
Using stronger vocabulary
Watching for filler words
As always, thanks for listening to The Merry Writer Podcast, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?
If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.
Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do so by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snapping up some goodies for just $2 a month!
Share
If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
CREDITS
Hosts
Music
Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Special Thanks
Our patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr
216 episodes
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