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Articles tagged "revision".
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How to Restructure a Novel Without Breaking It
When the order feels wrong but the manuscript is too big to hold in your head, here's how to restructure a novel without unraveling what already works.
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Filter Words: The Quiet Drain on Your Prose
Filter words like "saw," "felt," and "noticed" put a layer of narration between the reader and the scene. Here's how to spot and cut them.
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How Many Beta Readers Do You Need?
How many beta readers do you need? Three to six is the working range for most novels. Here's why, how to recruit them, and how to handle the feedback.
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What Is a Weasel Word in Writing? (And How to Kill Yours)
A weasel word is a vague qualifier that weakens a sentence without adding meaning. Here's how to spot and cut them in your own writing.