Edit Like A Beast: A Walkthrough of Hemingway Editor
How much time do you spend editing your writing?
I used to think that if a Word document said it was good, it was.
That is, until I realized it wasn’t.
Editing with Hemingway transformed my writing and perspective on the craft.
I needed to eliminate adverbs, passive voice, and poorly structured sentences.
This tool lets you quickly see where all these things lurk in your writing. Plus…it’s FREE.
I recently learned that the average writer spends 30% of their time editing, often without enhancing readability.
We need to change this.
I’ll walk you through some elements of Hemingway and show you how to use this powerful editing tool.
Hemingway
Hemingway highlights lengthy sentences and common errors, streamlining editing.”
This would include
- GE (Grade equivalent)
- Adverbs
- Passive sentences
- Difficult words
- Difficult sentences
So, let’s break these down. Starting with GE
