Yesterday I wrote about waking early and watching the full moon set in the west. Later that day I was driving east at about 5:30 p.m., and I watched the moon rise. It always looks immense when it is full and near the horizon.
Later I was at a party and read a chapter of my book aloud. It sounded overwritten to me. I am thinking I should shorten it significantly. It will not be book-length if I shorten it, but who cares? I just want it to be good writing. I'll spend the weekend thinking about that and tackle it in the new year.
I do know that shorter is better in writing. Almost any piece of writing can be improved by shortening it. Possible exception: The Gettysburg Address.
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