Tag Archive: editing process

Better Writing in 10 Minutes

No matter where you are on the writing skill scale, there is always room for improvement. While working toward better writing does take practice and time, there are things you can do that are quick and easy. Here are some simple suggestions for improving your writing right now. None of them should take more [...]

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How to Move Past the Writing Discomfort Zone

Writing can be an uncomfortable task on both internal and external levels. Here are a few tips for moving through common issues:
Your Physical Surroundings
Starting with the most obvious, if you are not physically comfortable, you may have a hard time getting into your writing task. Be sure you have everything you need before you start, [...]

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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. [...]

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