Even before the editing phase begins 'officially', sometimes material is cut from a draft. The following text is an entire scene which I have decided not to include in 'Whom Gods Shall Fear'. This is because the intentions for the scene are either fulfilled elsewhere or have become irrelevant, and the manuscript is getting very long. As fun as the premises of the scene is, there's no need for these 1000+ words to be in the story.
Tag: Writing Choices
Why Write a Novella?
I've heard it said, even by some authors, that novellas are a "waste of time" for a series writer. I strongly disagree, and in this article I will briefly explain the reasons why.
Writing Choices: The Miserable Deaths of Alien 3
Alien 3 made a bold choice which remains unpopular with fans to this day. Here I will argue that the unapologetic, sudden, and brutal deaths of certain characters early in the film were actually the perfect choice in the context of the overall plot. Contains spoilers.