Feb 21, 2023
Whether you’re writing a short pitch or a lengthy feature, the urge to include more, more, more can be seductive. Succumb to this pull, and you’ll see productivity, speed, and quite possibly you and your editor suffer.
Deciding when enough is enough and knowing how to kill your darlings can help you enjoy each component of the writing process, while also making your entire orientation more streamlined.
In this episode, I unpack:
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The importance and benefits of including less
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How to identify when you’re trying to include too much
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Why you tend to include more than is necessary
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People-pleasing as a contributing factor
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Key questions to help yourself learn to know when you’re done and act accordingly
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