Stay in the moment
Posted on
22 February 2018
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YOUR CHALLENGE
Make a note of your current word count on the piece of writing you used in the previous lesson.
Consider rephrasing/pruning so that you stay in the moment – and so does your reader.
Software tips
If you are using Scrivener, use the corkboard to review the synopsis for each scene. Make sure you reveal information
NB You can list all forms of a verb, but make sure you choose ‘Any’ rather than ‘Exact’ in the search options.- If you are using ProWritingAid, run the Overuse report and check whether you have used verbs like ‘to feel’ or ‘to seem’.
Keeping track
- How many words did you start with?
- How many words did you end with?
- How many words did you cut in total?
- What percentage is that of your original word count? (Number cut / Number at start x 100)
