People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Reducing word count is especially important to magazine writers and to picture book writers since those types of writings have such low word counts. But, novelists have word limits, too. However, there are other reasons, besides the literal number, to cut words. To my mind there are four areas to focus on for reducing word count.

I came across this article when I was getting ready to talk about Writing to Suit, which included work-for-hire, writing to magazine theme lists and editorial calendars, writing on assignment and blogging. Jennifer obviously knew more than I did, so I thought Id ask her if I could post her article on my site. Obviously, she said yes. I had a great trip.

N the cusp of turning thirty, San Diego vet-tech Randi Sterling yearns to heal her wounded family relationships, but when her mother barges into her life unannounced, bringing her yappy, spoiled little dog with her, and forcing her new-found passion for dog agility upon her, Randi finds herself biting her tongue and keeping her feelings leashed.

Thursday, June 14, 2012. She passed away, at home, surrounded by family, on Friday June 1st. She fought valiantly throughout her entire battle, maintaining grace and dignity through all that was thrown at her. This blog was a great way for her vent her thoughts, concerns, complaints, and triumphs - everything from being nervous and annoyed by the prospects of treatment to being eager and excited for the next bridge to cross.