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You’re Approach to Writing is Wrong
This article will make you a better writer by becoming a better editor.
Knowing what to edit will help you give a clearer message. Readers connect when they understand what you’re saying. Editing turns an average writer into a great writer.
Unfortunately, editing for many writers is checking for typos and punctuation.
Because you don’t know any better
- You were taught proofreading not editing
- School teaches academic writing
- You try to edit while you write
- You don’t read your own writing
You going be a better writers.
Let me help you, step by step:
Step 1: Write everything without stopping
Writing without stopping allows the words to flow and get the ideas on paper.
When you edit as you go, you lose your train of thought. I’m sure you been talking to someone and forgot what you were saying. The same things happens when you try to edit as you go.
This is how your professional writers are able to frequently publish. They write everything and edit later.