3 Mistakes I Did While Editing As A Beginner Writer
I have compiled the lessons in a FREE ebook so that it saves you time
When I started writing, I felt good. Probably, that was the intrinsic motivation for me to write.
However, editing became a challenge in my writing journey.
Here are three major mistakes I made while editing articles. I am writing this so that you can avoid making those mistakes and create an article publishing faster.
Mistake #1: I tried to edit a 1000-word article in one go
I always gave up editing a long-form article.
- It exhausted my creative energy
- It demotivated me to write
So, I edited small portions of the content ( like 100–150 words) at a time.
It was much smoother.
Mistake #2: I tried editing while writing
It was my biggest mistake.
- It distracted me from writing
- I often forgot the writing ideas when I edited while writing
I started doing batch editing on weekends.
The editing journey became a lot more smooth.
Mistake #3: I did not learn from my mistakes
I repeated the editing mistakes.
- I did not take notes of the basic editing errors
- While writing an article, I did not consciously write to avoid the mistakes
When I write, I avoid common mistakes like passive voice usage, long sentences, repetitive words, etc.
I have learned the basics of self-editing.
I have compiled all the editing lessons I learned during my writing journey in a free ebook.
Click here to access the free resource to make your writing journey easier and fun.
