: Re: Do you use the word "that" too much? I find myself using the word "that" too much. How do you really know when you need that "that" word there? Like just now. I don't think I need

If you want to know, if you use particular words too much, count them.

I gave one answer where I explain a revision process from Andreas Eschbach. At point four (marking filler words) you also can mark words like "that" or other suspicious candidates. When you have done that, count them and put that info into an Excel sheet. Over time you will see which word you use how often, especially compared to the other words.

If you find out, that you use "maybe" 1000 times when you used in the same text "perhaps" 10 times, then maybe you use "maybe" too often. You can decide , if you want to replace it with alternatives (like "perhaps" if appropriate) or just remove it.

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: What's a normal word count for a children's novel or collection? How many words are normal for a children's novel? Say 5th - 8th grade, if that's the best way to measure it.

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