A personal experience of “writer’s freedom” that you might also have experienced or that might help you in your own struggles, dealing with publisher word limits and editor feedback
It was a totally new and very freeing experience for me. I approach reading my other writings much more relaxed now and with no hesitation to remove the gunk. Hee!
I spent something like 4 or 5 years planning the below story in my head, but I could never actually get it out onto paper until I completely cut my planned intricate opening and just got straight to the point. After that, the story flowed out like it was nothing.
Wow, you're really a bloodthirsty editor of your own work! It's great to see how other authors work. Thanks for the glimpse!
It was a totally new and very freeing experience for me. I approach reading my other writings much more relaxed now and with no hesitation to remove the gunk. Hee!
Good timing! I am about to open an old WIP to do streamline some of the plot and cut out the excess. This was helpful!
Hope it goes well, and enjoy the experience!
I spent something like 4 or 5 years planning the below story in my head, but I could never actually get it out onto paper until I completely cut my planned intricate opening and just got straight to the point. After that, the story flowed out like it was nothing.
https://joshtatter.substack.com/p/fate-of-an-empire
Ah, yes, a good opening. Right into the action!
I adore cutting. It is absolutely my favorite part of revision. And way easier than adding!
Yes, indeed. I found the experience quite thrilling. And that was very unusual for me. Happy cutting!
Not sure if you're referring to the longer version or the cut down version, but thanks anyway. So good to hear!