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Worried about fluff

7 Years Ago


Hi everyone!

So I am working on my first fully completed work after years and years of half finished works that never go anywhere. My only issue is that I am afraid of fluff. I am at 44k words right now and almost done with the manuscript that I planned. I want to go back and beef it some of course, but I am afraid of adding fluff.

I keep envisioning that I will write and write and pop up at 55k, then cut fluff and only have 40, or something. Now, while I do not think that is the actual case, it is my fear. Anyone have advice to get over this fear?

Re: Worried about fluff

7 Years Ago


Joseph - Why "of course"? Don't write to a word count, write what you have to say. Maybe you've written a novella and the story arc is fine in 40k words. By all means, move beyond a first draft. But make it about improving the story. It will be what it is. Good luck!