Why Writers Must Learn to Kill Their Favorite Scenes to Create Unforgettable Stories
Putting Substance First
I believe that in fiction, the story must come first. In an essay, the thesis must come first. In a poem, we have a little more wiggle room, but even then, the intent of the poem has to come first.
When I cut 40,000 words of a manuscript, I felt relieved and unburdened. I had to let go of some good stuff — characters, scenes, chapters, words, and sentences that represented some of my best work. A little of everything got cut. I wasn’t happy about it, but I knew that it would make the story one hundred percent better. I also knew that I could save that material and reuse it if the opportunity ever arises.
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