Lookitthat – More Words Than I Needed

 
The one day I need only 2500 words (because that's the max word count for the Short Story Challenge), and I overdo it. The first draft of my story "Secondhand Coffin" is complete at 2674 words.
 
I guess that gives me room to cut.
 
I figure I should cut at least 200 words (to account for differences between my word counter and the one the judge's use). I also figure that won't be too hard. I think I was getting a bit wordy in parts.
 
My plan is to edit the story after I do my writing tomorrow, then maybe hand it off to a couple people to give it a quick readthrough. That should give me time for one more edit before handing it in (due Saturday).
 
-David