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

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 ⇨ PUBLISHING SERVICES DEAL 1 hour free for email subscribers with any publishing service booked during the month of September 2020! Click for more https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/publishing-services/ and subscribe here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/sign-up/ ⇨ FREE GIFT Your Family Stories System FREE sections are available here https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5 ⇨ 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/ ♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful! 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! ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies