Editing Basics [Videos]

This Editing Basics series is an overview of the editing process. It's not an in-depth look at how to edit; it's meant to lay out the basic phases of the editing process for those who aren't sure where to start or what direction to take.

​If you are new to editing, take a moment to go through these videos—they're brief—and get an idea of how to structure the process. Not only will this simplify your editing process, it'll help you feel more confident going in! Sometimes that can make all the difference.​

OVERVIEW

The absolute basics of the editing process.

​1. REST

Let your manuscript rest after drafting.

​2. DEVELOPMENTAL EDIT

Address high-level aspects first.

3. LINE EDIT

Craft the flow of your language.

​4. COPY EDIT & PROOFREAD

Clean everything up, and make it spotless.

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