If self-editing intimidates you, you are not alone. Editing your own work is a difficult skill to master. A skill that goes beyond spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The bottom line is, you cannot edit well if you do not know what you are looking for. Having a firm understanding of the writing craft is essential. This book lays out writing craft principles to help you become a better self-editor.
The author defines each writing principle with short, to-the-point descriptions and examples. These writing craft principles will help you become a better writer and help you develop your author's voice. The better writer you are, the better self-editor you will become.
If self-editing intimidates you, you are not alone. Editing your own work is a difficult skill to master. A skill that goes beyond spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The bottom line is, you cannot edit well if you do not know what you are looking for. Having a firm understanding of the writing craft is essential. This book lays out writing craft principles to help you become a better self-editor.
The author defines each writing principle with short, to-the-point descriptions and examples. These writing craft principles will help you become a better writer and help you develop your author's voice. The better writer you are, the better self-editor you will become.
