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Have you ever read a first draft of your article or book and felt like it's just
It doesn’t matter if the writing is flabby or your ideas half-baked
It takes several revisions to shape up a first draft so it's good enough to publish
We’re going to get there during the editing process using these 11 self-editing tips
The passive voice demonstrates how the subject of a sentence changes because of an action
When Stephen King was a fresh-faced writer, he taped a piece of editorial advice to his desk
If you’re struggling to reduce your word count, ask yourself "Is this sentence confusing?" or "What’
Remember, if you felt bored or confused while reading your article, your readers will too
Instead, rewrite sentences until a sixth-grader can understand them
It's key if you want to reduce the bounce rate on your website or blog
In my ProWritingAid review, I explain how I use this score to simplify my non-fiction writing
Have you used compelling sub-headings that add value to your book? Have you formatted your writing using
Unless you’re tweeting like Donald Trump, cut those exclamation marks! And don't write in all caps
Instead, use Scrivener or ProWritingAid to search your articles for repeated words
Then, replace them with an original choice using a dictionary or thesaurus
The job of a sub-head is to invite scanners to read your article before they move on…
If you're drawing a blank, write your sub-heads after you've finished the body of your article
They’re kind of like small talk before a difficult conversation
This list includes words and ideas I overuse or rely on when I can't think of anything
Writers rely on this general verb when they can't think of a more specific one
Remember: fix the big problems first, then zoom in on the small problems
"Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people
It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between
Instead, summarize what you said in your article, give your readers a takeaway, or call them to
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