No More Keystrokes

It’s the end of the line, so just add the final punctuation and be confident of what’s on my screen. Take a step away from the computer, go stretch or walk to clear my mind. Then come back for one final edit to objectively read the sentences previously scrutinized so many times that they turned into a muddy puddle of ideas.

When I reach the definitive end of the line, when I have checked for grammatical errors and cohesion, I won’t overthink what I’ve composed. I won’t feel the need to keep writing because doing so risks repeating myself or insulting the reader. If clarification is indeed required, I’ll try using less words because more is rarely the solution. Revising what is already there, making it succinct, is a better option.

Can I say, with conviction, that the ideas I put down comprise a lucid story which is worth someone’s time to read? If “Yes,” than there’s nothing more to add beyond the end of this line.