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7 Tips to Strengthen Your Self-Editing
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Writers self-edit the same way they create a manuscript. They work according to how their brain processes information. The means of perfecting a fiction or nonfiction book involves tweaking and re-tweaking methods until we have produced an outstanding manuscript. Editing always makes our best even better,…
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When Editing Don’t Fear The Red Pen
by Shannon Thomas @AuthorShannonT I love a red pen. I love what it symbolizes. I love the power it possesses. As a writer, I'm also terrified of it, like many of us are. But I've learned that the red pen is a necessary tool that can often be approached with…
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My Editor Hates Me & Other Myths About Editing
By Holland Webb @WebbHollandLyle Editing is a crucial component of the writing process. It's a fun part of it too, right? Why wouldn't it be an absolute blast for a professional to give me feedback on what I've so lovingly created? (Probably because I'd rather not hear about my shortcomings…
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Three Tips on Working Through Edits
By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted We work hard on our manuscripts, and when we finally turn them into our publisher, most of us imagine the work will be perfect – or pretty close to perfect. A few weeks later, reality hits. The editor has learned to practice the cookie method –…
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Three Types of Edits for Bible-Based Writing
by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 God had to change my mind about editing. I used to think of it as an overwhelming process with almost no end in sight. Now I think of it as a treasure hunt. I may be looking for grammatical mistakes and typos—not exactly treasures. But there…
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Do You Understand Your Writing Revision Process?
by Lindsey Bracket @LindsBrac Back in the days of face-to-face classes, I took a workshop at a writer’s studio with Joshilyn Jackson, a NYT bestselling author. I’ve long admired her work and her kindness—Joss is actually one of the first writers who embraced me as a newbie, offering valuable advice.…
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