@jasondoroughauthor: Every scene should advance the plot, develop a character, or reinforce the theme, and the strongest ones do more than one. Quiet moments can still earn their place if something changes. When you edit, ask what the scene is doing and what would happen if you cut it. If the answer is nothing, reshape it or let it go. Readers feel the difference when every scene matters. #WritingTips #BookTok #WritersOfTikTok #WritingCraft #NovelWriting

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Star Sailor :

Yes, but not so concisely.

2026-09-12 17:15:36

tims_inner_world :

how is the book coming?

2026-09-10 08:46:26

POOPERBOTTEMS :

Do you have examples of what filler might be? I tend to feel like all my points are important but I’m sure what filler looks like.

2026-09-09 17:07:06

Leslie Crowne :

Makes sense!

2026-09-09 19:16:18

💙Crazy Chick With a G :

The day I decided that I won’t publish and just started writing for fun was so freeing. I’m having this scene because I like it 🥰

2026-09-09 18:47:17

NoorVIG :

😎👍

2026-10-03 01:46:07

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