Toomanywords
I am brand new here. I finished my first book, a seven year memior, about a year and a half ago. I have cut over a hundred thousand words (yes 100,000), but I still have a 160,000 word count; I understand that this is about twice as long as a book should be, but after all the cutting I have already done, I am a little uncertain as to what else I can cut; I am destitute, so do not have a penny for an editor, but know that I cannot submit such a ridiculously lengthy manuscript to an agent; any suggestions would be greatle appreciated!