#267: What to Cut From Your Novel and What to Keep: 3 Questions to Help You Decide

February 17
18 mins

Episode Description

Every writer faces this moment: staring at a bloated manuscript, knowing something has to go, but terrified of making the wrong call. The usual advice—"kill your darlings," "cut ruthlessly"—doesn't help. You need a way to see what's actually weighing your story down. This episode gives you a diagnostic framework that takes the guesswork out of what to leave in, what to leave out. 

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10 Questions First Time Novelists Ask, and Encouraging, Practical Answers to Help You Finish Your Book



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