Activity for John Wu‭

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Edit	Post #27245	Initial revision	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you assess the value of an individual scene? > So, the question is, how reliable is the advice: If the reader doesn't need it, cut it. If the scene doesn't progress the plot , cut it.[emphasis added] I think you are conflating "needed" with "related to the plot." Here's some examples of material that may be critical to a story but not directly... (more)	—	over 6 years ago