12 Tips to Avoid Overwriting

Overwriting Avoidance

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http://writeonsisters.com/writing-craft/overwriting/

I found this to be a useful resource for identifying key issues with overwriters like myself. Following these steps after a first or even third draft allows you to cut a lot of fluff out that drags a narrative down. Basically, a good tool to stop a reader from skimming.

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