Proof-Reading and Editing Tips
These are very informative, yet simple and easy to do. Melissa writes that “I spend most of my work hours editing other people’s work and self-editing my own writing. In fact, I spend more time on self-editing than I do on writing. So, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite tips for self-editing.” This is a revisited post from months ago, however, I am editing my recently completed manuscript and I think it is worth reading again! I hope yo think so too!
– Melissa Donavan, http://www.writingforward.com
1.Accept Favor Requests for Editing
When a friend, family member, or co-worker asks you to look at a draft, do it. Even if you’re busy, even if you don’t feel like it or have your own projects to write and edit, take it on. The more editing you do, the better you get at it, and that…
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