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There’s only so much Gabby’s Dollhouse I can take before I lose my mind.
So, I introduced my daughter to a classic, The Little Rascals.
It was a favorite of mine growing up, so I was glued to the screen.
An exchange between Alfalfa and Waldo made me laugh and, of course, think about writing.
Alfalfa: The two of us will be singing in the talent show together.
Waldo: How redundant.
The humor of that goes over kids’ heads, but for me, it hit differently.
It’s a good reminder that strong writing is a result of excellent editing.
Take Alfalfa’s line, we could tighten it a few ways:
We’ll be singing in the talent show.
Darla and I are singing in the talent show.
The two of us are singing in the talent show.
Each packs a bit more of a punch than the original.
For me, when I finish a first draft, I step away for a few hours (or even a day) before revisiting it.
When I come back, the real work’s done.
Sometimes, I question my intellect; sometimes, I pat myself on the back.
But, every time, I simplify and improve my content.
Give something you’re working on another look today.
Fresh eyes could make a good piece of content, great.