27
10.11
1:04
One of the most important aspects of editing, especially for professional writers, is ensuring that the text captures their voice. During drafting, it’s usually more convenient to just write whatever comes to mind, sometimes at the sake of consistency in your overall style.
16
03.11
10:43
Ever tried reading your draft aloud? You should. Hearing your writing recited aloud gives you a clearer idea about how your voice, punctuation and overall constructions sound.
27
05.10
11:36
Writing clutter has been one of my favorite areas to focus on, largely because it’s so easy to fall into its traps. Neglect to edit faithfully or start writing lazily, and you’ll easily notice vague, repetitive and pretentious language creeping into your writing.
15
04.10
11:21
Want to know how good writers consistently produce high-quality work? Here’s a clue: it’s not about writing. It’s about rewriting.
03
02.10
5:10
You spent the last week working on your planning and drafting stages, putting your best effort into it. Now, you’re editing your work and – oh my God – it sucks. You can try using an English writing assistant, but if your piece is flawed in structure and content, it’s not likely to be of much help. What are you gonna do?