Editing Basics [Videos]

If you are subscribed to my YouTube channel, you've probably seen this series. But for all my lovely blog followers who might not have, I thought I would collect all the videos on one page. 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're 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.

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OVERVIEW

The absolute basics of the editing process.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcing the series' purpose and what to expect.

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.

3. COPY EDIT & PROOFREAD

Clean everything up, and make it spotless.

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Edit Like a Pro: Self-Editing Guide

$16.99

Take your draft from rough to ready.

This 130-page workbook is chocked full of information, exercises, and tips to help you navigate the editing process like a pro.

After completing the workbook, you will have:

• fundamental knowledge necessary to structure your editing process
• the ability to recognize common issues at each stage of editing
• tools you can apply to future editing projects
• a beautifully edited manuscript!

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Editing Essentials Training Program

$57.00

Learn from an expert. Practice at your pace.

​Downloads: 80-minute mp4 video, 40-page PDF (text and assignments), 32-page PDF (handouts), video transcript (ePub and PDF)

Available for instant download.On mobile? No worries. Checkout is completely secure, and you'll receive an email with the download links.

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