Beyond even the heaviest editing, there lies a battle which must be won. It’s you versus every word you added that shouldn’t be there. One by one, you’ll slice them right from the heart of your manuscript.
This might take a while.
But carry on, brave one! A “word warrior” merit badge awaits if you’re victorious.
Thanks to Catherine for today’s Request Week suggestion—keep fighting the good fight!
Part of the merit badges for writers series. The badge may be posted on your site or blog. Tell us why you’ve earned (or will never earn) it in the comments.
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I love it! Thank you, Em. I will keep fighting the good fight. Those pesky extra words don’t stand a chance.
Stabbity stabbity! (I have really got to find another word once I wake up…)
I love this one too! The pen is mightier than the sword, after all.
I have earned this badge, because I am hacking and slashing my way through the 5th revision of my novel.
Yesterday I was transformed into the Editing Zombie.
I wrote a blog post about it. I put your badge at the end.
Brava, Em. Brava.