How to Edit Writing: 7 Easy Steps to Master Writing Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation
Written by Jaiden Pemton
Narrated by K.C. Wayman
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About this audiobook
Have you just finished writing your masterpiece, but don’t know how to approach the editing stage?
Or have you decided to take on a role as an editor for the work of other writers, and don’t know where to start?
Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of the editing process?
How to Edit Writing is the guide you need! We will teach you how to edit writing in 7 easy steps. This guide is designed to provide you with all the tools you need in a concise, easy to understand format that will answer all your burning questions and get you on your way to thorough and successful editing.
To be a successful editor, you must know how to divide your work into stages, make use of reading aloud, take things one step at a time, deeply engage with the content at hand, and utilize strategies such as isolating text and working in reverse.
YOU’LL LEARN:
- The stages of editing: structural, line editing, and copy editing
- Necessary conversations to have between writers and editors
- The benefits of reading aloud to yourself and others
- How to separate the smaller elements into manageable chunks
- How to maintain consistency
- How to keep readers engaged
- How to isolate text in order to determine its purpose
- How to engage more deeply with the text in front of you
- How to critically evaluate dialogue and general flow
- How to monitor pacing and organization
- How to edit in reverse
- And so much more!
Whether you're just starting on the journey of editing and need to develop a clearer understanding of the elements, or have been at it for a while and are looking for fresh perspectives and tips for further develop how you perfect your craft, this guide is the companion you need. Let’s get started!
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