I’m working on a second draft
of a story.
The biggest and the most important
task
of my second drafts
is to simplify the story,
to prune away scenes and characters
that don’t add to the main plot.
This allows the reader
to focus on the main characters,
the main plot.
There is a myth
that complex is better.
It isn’t.
Simple is key.
Many moving parts
means more parts that can break
and
it means more parts
that the prospect doesn’t understand.
In this bizarre world
we’re currently living it,
it also means
more parts conspiracy theorists
can investigate and use
to spread lies
about our products/services.
Simple is challenging to do
but it often leads to
a better product/service.
Don’t add complexity
if you don’t have to.