Tag: editing

  • Improve your writing with alpha and beta readers

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    Trelani

    Whenever something is being published, such as a book or an article, we want it to be in tiptop shape. You do that by sticking to the writing process and part of that process is revision. After going over your work the first time, it’s a great idea to get…

  • Revision Strategies: 14 Examples

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    Trelani

    “A great cover and a great editor!” Those are the two main things you hear about self-publishing. While both are true, what’s often overlooked is the importance of revision. Unfortunately, many writers finish their first draft and either send it to the editor, or worse, go straight for publication. Prior…

  • Three reasons to revisit how you revise

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    Trelani

    If you believe that you’re already revising because you edit, then STOP now and peep my previous post on the difference between revision and editing. This was written specifically for those who already revise and believe that they’re good to go in that department. I thought I was too, but in order to…

  • Difference between revising and editing

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    Trelani

    Your first draft isn’t meant to be perfect. Because it’s a brain dump, I encourage writers to write fast and just get it out. Note, however, that the first draft is not the one that you turn in to your editor. Revising and editing are separate steps in the writing…