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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026

Ep 294 Five Tips for Self-Editing Your Manuscript

from Pencils&Lipstick podcast

Once you type The End on your manuscript, the real work begins: editing. But editing is not just re-reading and tweaking a few words here and there. Editing involves some deep work. So let's get into the top five tips I have for writer, indie or traditional, for polishing their book to the best potential.Be sure to check out CS Lakin at LiveWriteThrive.com and find my masterclass Building a Story for the Character that Haunts You here: https://katcaldwell.com/character-masterclassSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

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