Editing writing

Students turning in writing with errors? Here's a strategy to help with editing. Also included: a creative solution for the online STAAR! Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

Editing a book can be a big task. When you're self-editing a novel, you don't have to go in blind. We've created this writer's checklist for you to make sure you hit all the important editings aspects. Use this novel editing checklist and writing tips to elevate your book to the next level. Download the cheatsheet today.

How to edit your own work: tips from a freelance editor | Mel Lee-Smith

The essay is meant to be authentic, honest, and personal, not contrived, flawless, or comprehensive.

The copy edit is a vital step to ensuring your story is readable and error free. Here are copy editing tips I use to improve my writing.

As tedious as grammar may be to those of us who just want to write, it is well worth the time to refresh the basics and avoid common grammar mistakes.

Use this free COPS checklist for peer or independent editing! It's perfect for teaching students how to edit their writing!

"Editing isn't just about correcting errors—it's also about strengthening writing." —Josiah DeGraaf | Like this quote? Click the image to read the rest of Josiah's Article!

Do you have a secret fear of writing? Do you have ideas but find it difficult to put words on the page? Read this article to find a solution.

Revise your manuscript and make it compelling by ensuring each chapter is a page-turner with these editing tips.

This comes from The Writer's Circle, and I need to ask these questions.. ~Kaw

As little as one year ago, I would have lumped all changes I made to my writing into the category of “editing”. But since taking my first novel through the process of revising, editing, and proofreading, it’s clear to me that these three processes are very different. While revising, editing, and proofreading do overlap, they each serve a different purpose and have different objectives when it comes to improving your writing.

I dread editing. Editing isn't my superpower; it is my writing weakness. It's painful and tedious, but it can transform a bad or ok research paper into an excellent one. And while no online editing tool can replace a human's eyes for mistakes, several free websites and tools make editing more straightforward (so, I dread editing. Editing isn't my superpower; it is my writing weakness. It's painful and tedious, but it can transform a bad or ok research paper into an excellent one. And while…

Writing a book is the first big step in making your dreams of becoming a published author come true. Whether you are looking to self-publish, or secure yourself an agent, I will be here to ensure your book is the best it can be. Send me the first two pages of your manuscript if you would like a free sample to see my editing style.

Today, on Day 16 of National Nonfiction Writing Month, it’s time to talk about how to improve your manuscript once completed. No matter what you write, it’s important to know how to edit your own work, especially if you plan to freelance or to blog. There are many times when the only eyes that will