Editing writing

Learning how to self-edit is important whether or not you will hire a professional editor. Try these 8 practical editing tips.

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Students turning in writing with errors? Here's a strategy to help with editing. Also included: a creative solution for the online STAAR!

Eight-Step-Editing-Poster (Editors Association of Canada), by Jim Taylor

As little as one year ago, I would have lumped all changes I made to my writing into the category of “editing”. But since taking my first novel through the process of revising, editing, and proofreading, it’s clear to me that these three processes are very different. While revising, editing, and pro

As tedious as grammar may be to those of us who just want to write, it is well worth the time to refresh the basics and avoid common grammar mistakes.

Revise your manuscript and make it compelling by ensuring each chapter is a page-turner with these editing tips.

How to edit a book: self-editing tips that every writer needs. Even if you hire a professional editor, you can't hand them your first draft! See how to edit

Weak style in writing arises from many common mistakes that are easy to fix once you learn the rules, or with a good editor's help. Learn more.

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