17 WORDS You Should CUT From Your Novel

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Does self-editing a book sound intimidating? It's not. While I always work with professional editors on every book I publish, I self-edit my book before sending it to them, and I'm here to tell you it's really not hard. In this video, I'm sharing my personal self-editing checklist and all the unnecessary words I command-F search for and delete in my manuscripts.
Disclaimer: I'm constantly updating this list and adding more things to it, but this is what it looks like as of filming this video in March of 2024.
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@andi-roo9426 3 месяца назад

"Everybody is glancing at everything" LOLOL that hit me but good. I just wanna say, as a reader, I so appreciate the time and effort you put into getting rid of repetitive words. It's one of my pet peeves! Which is why I have a similar checklist for my writing... crutches, bad habits, lazy writing... all the things that go into a first draft. "Just" is one of my problem words too. I also lean on "totally" and "whatever" as though I'm a teenager stuck in the 80s. Yucko! I've just purchased [They Stay] on Audible and as soon as I finish the book to which I'm currently listening I'll give yours a go!

@williamtravis4197 3 месяца назад

I remember my Twain when thinking of these kinds of 7:04 word and phrases, he said "I was going to write you a short letter but I realized I didn't have the time so I wrote you a long one instead." So true. When attempting to create concise language to get your point across to someone it can take a very long time. I'm going to have to go back and view each of your posts. For some reason they just ring true and helpful in my own process. Thanks.

@digriznm 12 дней назад

Every time someone mentions cutting adverbs I like to point out that the most successful author in the history of the world uses adverbs like she's getting paid for each one.

@MaverickPilgrim 2 месяца назад

I see you are Team Oxford comma. Therefore, I must subscribe.

@isaacriggs4656 Месяц назад

I don't use many of these words AT ALL in my writing. Particularly really and very. 1. These words are juvenile. 2. I prefer concision.

@isaacriggs4656 Месяц назад

Distracted... QUICKLY. You set yourself up for a joke at your expense.

@sarahalbert6833 6 месяцев назад

This is useful, thank you so much 😁

@williamtravis4197 3 месяца назад

I love it. Really i just love it. 😂Thanks again. So helpful.

@nathanielturnerfilm 6 месяцев назад

I'm currently annotating my manuscript so this video is really helpful, making my list now having this as a reference. I'm also guilty for too much stage direction, and using "as" a joiner.

@WritewithClaireFraise 3 месяца назад

Glad to hear I'm not alone!