The Word Count

Today I submit an article to a client. One of my favorite parts of the writing process is watching the number of words change until I meet the word count limit.  I thought I would share my word count process from this article.

The words are from 4 sources, 29 single pages of handwritten notes from the phone interviews, 9 typed pages of notes and snippets from 6 supporting documents from sources.

Word limit of article:  1700 words

READY. SET. GO.

2,761

2,321

2,365

2,155

2,230

2,196

2,180

An interruption of two battle droids (aka my two boys) who snuck into my office to “attack” me. They didn’t expect me to play along. I ignored them, “collapsed” on the floor and waited. Silence and then giggles.

2,186

2,102

2,116

2,109

2,092

2,135

1,988

1,918

1,925

1,924

1,843

1,825

1,775

1,765

1,686

Under the 1700 word count!

I’m attempting to take part in the “The Fifth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge” through the month of March. The challenge is run by Two Writing Teachers.

8 thoughts on “The Word Count

  1. says:

    So sweet and funny! Your boys provided you with a well needed break from the word count game by playing the Battle of the Droids game. Loved this slice, Jessica.

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