
Your Best Story tip #7 — Self-editing like Orwell and Tolkien
What is the secret of great writers like Orwell and Tolkien?
Self-editing!
Master writers—in fiction as well as business writing—know how to kill their darlings.
In this video, I compare a few early drafts of works by Orwell and Tolkien with their final, published versions.
Enjoy!
What is the secret of great writers like Orwell and Tolkien? Self-editing! Master writers—in fiction as well as business writing—know how to kill their darlings. In this video, I compare a few early drafts of works by Orwell and Tolkien with their final, published versions. Enjoy!