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15.04: Revision, with Patrick Rothfuss

Writing Excuses

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The Art of Revision: Cutting and Enhancing Your Writing

This chapter explores the critical process of revising written work, highlighting the necessity of condensing text for better clarity. It introduces a strategy of removing 10% of content and discusses the potential for enhancing shorter pieces to strengthen storytelling.

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