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Put it away for a while (weeks, months, years…) and look at it again later with “fresh eyes”

6 Proven Tips For Editing Your Own Copy

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You want your writing to be clear, simple, easy to understand, impossible to misunderstand, and error-free. This is how you make that happen.

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Put it away for a while (weeks, months, years…) and look at it again later with “fresh eyes”

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Print your manuscript and edit it on paper. You missed something.

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Read it aloud. You’ll simplify, you’ll hear things you missed, you’ll confuse your pets and neighbors. All good.

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Use the spelling and grammar checkers in your word processor. Know when to disagree with them.

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You can use the Search features in your word processor to find mistakes you know you commonly make.

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Print it again. You missed something. Moan about the price of ink and toner cartridges.

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BONUS TIP:

Four eyes are always better than two. Get a second opinion.