Today I’m continuing a series on self-editing that I began on February 12, Revisions: Self-Editing.
The revision process is where some of the worst errors that can mess up a manuscript are committed. This is because making changes on a large scale within your manuscript is a tricky job at best. Ensuring consistency requires focus, the ability to be meticulous, and an eye for detail.
Good editors have these qualities, but if the services of a good editor are out of your financial reach, you must find a way to self-edit and still come out with a literate manuscript that flows well and engages the reader.
A tool I have mentioned before in this series is the style sheet.
In 2012, after reading the first chapter of my raw manuscript, my editor asked me for a style sheet. She was disappointed but not surprised to find I didn’t…
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There is no doubt that self-editing is not enough. As an editor of numerous books I know that when it comes to the treatment of my own I need outside professional help. If one can’t scrape up enough to afford it, don’t start writing!
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My opinion is, DO write your story (to satisfy that itch) and self edit a much as possible, but do NOT publish it for the world to see until you can afford editing 😎
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I’m in agreement with you, Chris 😀
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Thanks, Connie 👍🤗
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😀 Thank you ♥
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Welcome, Connie 🤗
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