Effective editing of our writing results in crisp, well developed pieces that can capture audiences instantly. Good editing helps with the effectiveness of your writing style and the clarity of your ideas. Understanding how to be a good editor will help you become a better writer in general. Editing is a big task, but we must master it nevertheless if we want our writing to flow effortlessly.

Once we get the hang of editing, the creative process becomes easier, our work becomes more structured, our thoughts organized and our focus pointed.

Overused clichés to avoid 

Clichés are so prevalent in our communication that it may appear tough to avoid utilizing them in your work. Overuse of clichés might indicate a lack of fresh thought, making a writer appear unoriginal and sloppy. Most old clichés have indeed been reused so often that the exact reference has become obsolete and unimportant. Let’s see what our community has to say about writing cliches.

Challenge your imagination

All of the masterpieces in literature began as the first draft. Writing a novel is a monumental task that will test your imagination, yes, even your mind. Many writers are inundated with story ideas that beg to be written. Whenever they pen their thoughts, however, they may find it difficult to begin. Passion and motivation are essential for completing the first copy, but planning is the actual key to overcoming problems as they arise. Here’s how our community recommends structuring your first copy.

“I write every possible shitty sentence that comes to me. It’s a bit of a word vomit. Doesn’t make sense but the aim is to put it on the paper, so I know what I’m working with.” says Careena. 

Trim unnecessary words and phrases

A quality article is determined not only by how it is written but through its editing.  It is impossible to correct faults and make appropriate modifications in a single read. Each written page must be reread to identify what needs to be corrected. Editing in writing is simply rearranging and customizing the words in a more effective method so that the impact is more understandable to the readers. Let’s find out what our tribe members think about well-edited writing.

“Using the right/effective word in the right context.

Coherency – one of my fav editing tips from my fav author – check how did your character get a glass in this scene if he didn’t have it in the beginning?

If a chapter, para, sentence packs a punch or is it weak, “says Suchita. 

Better your writing skills 

Most writers believe that the most difficult part is getting started. When you realize that beginning on the right foot will help the whole process go more smoothly, you’ll occasionally write more and get better outcomes. The most crucial step in the creative process is, to begin with, a design that determines the readership and sets out the objective. Here are a few pointers from our community members to help new writers streamline their writing process.

“Write what you want to…not because of SEOs or trends or whatever…just write your heart out…And don’t forget to edit.” says Harshita 

In this day and age of online communication, people’s attention spans are short, and there are dozens of hundreds of items vying for their attention. Don’t be hesitant to make major changes to your work, such as removing entire portions or rewriting the entire novel from the perspective of a different character. Continue to solicit feedback and use it to revise and strengthen your work.