Forever Young Autobiographies

FYA 37: Editing: Don't try self editing before hearing this!


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A copy editor's 4 quick and easy tips for revising and editing your own work.

A small amount of time spent 'polishing' a manuscript is a wonderful investment.

So arm yourself with basic editing skills to tighten your writing and make it sing!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How a copy editor handles jargon, cliches and puns

* A 'short' secret for smarter self editing

* Revising and editing long sentences and short sentences

* My No.1 tip to do before editing your own work

* How to make your writing shine!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/editing-autobiographies/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/OnI5kw7gY6o. This show has been updated and improved. It was first published August 31, 2018, here https://youtu.be/YBrF10qfmDk

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⇨ YOUR SAY

What editing tip are you going to try? Or what's your fave editing suggestion? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

Edit: The ultimate guide to polishing your writing

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/edit/

How to write a book title: Catchy headlines and good book titles

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-write-a-book-title/

Tell the truth: The surefire way to out skeletons in the family closet

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/tell-the-truth/

Ask Nicola Q&A: How to copy edit + CPR for revising and editing your own work

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-copy-edit/

Writing and editing: 3 things your writing teacher is looking for during a coaching call

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-and-editing/

Writing break: The secret weapon of writing tips

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-break/

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

I've told thousands of people's stories as a daily print journalist for decades and would love to hear yours!

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https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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