EDITING A MANUSCRIPT
📝 The Editing Process: Where the Real Magic Happens ✨📚
You wrote the words—now it’s time to refine the message.
Editing isn’t just about fixing grammar or typos. It’s about making your manuscript shine. Whether you're self-editing or working with a professional editor, here’s what to expect:
🔍 1. Developmental EditingBig picture review—structure, flow, clarity, and message.
🛠️ 2. Line EditingSentence-level polish to enhance tone, rhythm, and readability.
✂️ 3. Copy EditingGrammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency check.
👀 4. ProofreadingThe final cleanup before publishing. No comma left behind!
🎯 Pro Tip: Don’t edit while writing your first draft—finish it first, then edit in layers.
Editing is how you honor your readers by delivering your best work. Take your time. Your story is worth it.
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EDITING A MANUSCRIPT
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