This is Part IV in a five-part series on keys to writing project success. In Part I, I introduced the topic, suggesting that a document may be good (i.e. well written, well organized), but not successful. I defined a successful writing project as one that “delivers not just the necessary content, but also the higher-level factors…
Category Archives: How to Edit
Good Editing Etiquette
You don’t have to have an English degree to be an editor. Just as you might ask a friend or coworker to give you feedback on a piece of writing, they might ask you to do the same. When they do, remember to use good editing etiquette. Follow these guidelines for the best results: Ask…
Ruthless Editing
Just as the white space in design makes visual elements stand out, and the space between notes makes music more powerful, what you leave out of your writing can make it more robust. Ruthless editing of your writing requires making hard choices about what stays and what goes once you have developed an initial draft….
