Frustration, Balancing Explanation and Word Count
I had some frustrating moments when I went through old critique group notes on Heart Journey. Like all comments, I had to weigh what most meant, whether I'd explained something in a previous chapter that they'd forgotten but a reader would remember.
Particularly frustrating was when someone wanted more information and I'm sitting with the manuscript on screen, needing to CUT. How confusing WOULD this be?
Finally, I decided to add.
If your readers get lost, they will put down the book.
If the manuscript is too long, the editor will cut, and s/he will be fresh eyes so may very well cut better.
Follow your gut, but ALWAYS consider your readers.
May you be appreciated today.
Robin
Particularly frustrating was when someone wanted more information and I'm sitting with the manuscript on screen, needing to CUT. How confusing WOULD this be?
Finally, I decided to add.
If your readers get lost, they will put down the book.
If the manuscript is too long, the editor will cut, and s/he will be fresh eyes so may very well cut better.
Follow your gut, but ALWAYS consider your readers.
May you be appreciated today.
Robin
posted by FantasyAuthor RobinDOwens | 12:02 AM
2 Comments:
Hi Robin, this actually answers a question I had asked earlier.
Thanks,
Janice~
Janice, I'm sorry I didn't answer that question. I try to be good about that.
Robin
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