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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 21 MIN

Ep. 19: All The Words Taken Out. Polishing Your Novel

from Hard to Sum Up w/Patrick DiMarchi · host patdimarchi

Some books take a million words, some books need a million words taken out. In this conversation, Patrick discusses his writing process, particularly the importance of editing and removing unnecessary words. He reflects on the challenges of writing his first book, the technical aspects of video production, and shares insights on literary influences and book recommendations. The conversation emphasizes the need for brevity in writing and the significance of a well-structured narrative.00:00 Introduction and Technical Setup00:59 The Writing Process: Removing Words04:47 The Challenges of Writing a First Book09:45 Reflections on Video Quality and Production14:16 Exploring Literature and Personal Reading Preferences19:22 The Importance of Editing in WritingIf you enjoy this episode please press the follow button and share this with anyone you think might be interested. If you know anyone interesting who you think we should interview, send me some info in the comments. And remember to visit...www.patrickdimarchi.com

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