The Word Nerd

I was reading through an old story, and it was brutal. Just terrible. Sometimes I read a story and it finds a way to surprise me. I'll say, "I am really like so clever." "I might very well be the most brilliant man alive." "I'm like Jesus in writing form." This last story all I heard was, "I'm a total hack!" Maybe, "Tom Cruise in writing form." Bland and self absorbed.

So, I decided to just cut as much from the story as I could. I managed to cut about 500 words, and since there wasn't much story to begin with 500 words was a good amount. I can't see how the story could have gotten much better though. It moves along a little faster, which is only a relief because I can get to the end sooner. I wish I could cut more, but then I start to lose too much of the plot (what little plot these is).

Maybe, I'll just bury it for future generations. They'll appreciate my Tom Cruisiness.