Podcasts about self editing

Bestselling author and book coach Stacy Ennis joins the podcast to share her sensory-driven method for helping authors create the outline they need to write their book right the first time. By taking your time, figuring out who your "one reader" is to keep your audience and market demand top of mind, and clearing out the noise of conflicting ideas, you will build a defined road map that takes the uncertainty out of writing and allows your creativity to blossom as you draft your book.  In this conversation, Stacy breaks down exactly how to approach outlining with clarity and confidence, shares common pitfalls to avoid, and gives practical advice you can start using today.  

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Send me your feedback!Today I'm sharing 7 effective self-editing techniques for each stage of the self-publishing process.Whether you're a first-time aspiring author or a seasoned indie writer, be sure to listen in to discover how to self-edit your manuscript, and have fun in the process!Don't just write a book. Make an impact.P.S. If you're a regular Ink and Impact podcast listener, be sure you stick around to the end because I'm also going to give a special shout out to some listeners ... and it might include you!Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1:1 Coaching Session - single breakthrough session to gain strategy and clarity1:1 Coaching Bundle - Your choice of 1, 3, or 6 months of weekly book coachingConnect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:Ink and Impact Free Facebook GroupEmail: info@inkandimpact.comWebsite: inkandimpact.comThanks for listening! Join the FREE Ink and Impact Facebook group for Christian writers.

This week, we're tackling the daunting task of editing your manuscript.Savannah Gilbo, a certified developmental editor and book coach, and I walk you through how to break down the self-editing process into manageable phases. From taking essential breaks to detailed step-by-step strategies, we cover how to transform your messy first draft into a polished gem. Tune in to learn all about the different phases of self-editing, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips on when and how to seek outside feedback. Let's dive in and make your editing journey smoother and more effective!00:00 Introduction to Self-Editing Challenges01:35 How to Self-Edit Your Manuscript02:51 Mindset and Best Practices05:22 The Importance of Self-Editing07:23 Phases of the Self-Editing Process10:22 Taking a Break Before Self-Editing12:50 Big Picture Developmental Edit18:46 Navigating the Messy Middle of Revisions19:44 Diving Deeper: Scene-Level Edits24:50 Fine-Tuning Your Pages28:37 The Final Polish: Grammar and Spelling31:54 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them37:30 Embracing Feedback and Staying Open39:05 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsEditing Resources Revision Clarity Workbook and Resource GuideSelf-Edit Check ListGuest Bio: Savannah Gilbo is a certified developmental editor and book coach who helps fiction authors write, edit, and publish stories that work. She's also the host of the top-rated Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast, where she delivers weekly episodes full of simple, actionable, and step-by-step strategies that you can implement in your writing right away. Website: https://www.savannahgilbo.comPodcast: https://www.savannahgilbo.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/savannah.gilboSupport the Show. To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email: Stacy@writeitscared.co https://www.writeitscared.co/ https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/ Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

James M. (Jim) Jackson authors the Seamus McCree series, which explores financial crimes, family relationships, and what happens when they mix. The series includes 8 novels, 2 novellas, and several short stories. He's currently working on a new series featuring Niki, an undercover FBI agent.Jim is a life member of Sisters in Crime and a past president of the Guppy Chapter. He enjoys teaching and helping other authors as much as he does writing. His two most popular classes are “Revision and Self-Editing” and “Independently Publishing Your Novel – Choices, Choices, Choices.”He calls home the deep woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These days he is a snowbird with clipped wings, retreating south only as far as Madison, Wisconsin when weather and road conditions make access to his U.P. home problematic.You can find out more about Jim or sign up for his newsletter at his website https://jamesmjackson.com. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/james.m.jackson.author/ *****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

Today, I am spotlighting a problem so many academics cite as the reason they are delayed in submitting articles or books for publication: perfectionism and self-editing. Specifically, I am addressing the writing stage, where the project is nearly done, but something beyond formatting or copyediting is holding you back from submitting it for review. First, I explore the top three reasons academics find themselves caught in the cycle of perfectionism and self-editing. Then, I encourage you to lower your internal bar and recognize how the excessively high, self-imposed standards academics often set for themselves can hinder publication. Finally, I underline the necessity of feedback and why your aim should be repetition, not perfection. If your struggle to release work is clogging your publication pipeline, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn how to let go and escape the trap of perfectionism and self-editing. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/226.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy's book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that's going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar's Voice™ Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here. If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It's a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube

Once you've finished your first draft, you might be wondering what on earth to do next! Do you send it straight to your editor? How can you refine it down to a draft you can be proud of?  In this episode, I share my step-by-step guide to self-editing your manuscript before you send it to a professional. During it, you'll discover: Why it's important to self-edit your work and how to get your manuscript into the best shape possible before sending it to an expert. The five stages to self-editing and how to approach each of them with confidence - plus two additional tips to help you through the process. The right time to send your work to beta readers so you can get that all-important feedback before publication. And LOTS more! Self-editing can feel daunting if you're a first-time author - especially if you don't feel confident in your grammar and punctuation skills. But this isn't about perfection; it's about getting your manuscript into as good a shape as YOU can before handing it over to the pros.  Using the stages I share in this episode, you can be sure your editor will be in the best position to do their magic! Enjoy! Books/resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 34 - with guest editor Jessica Brown Further resources from me My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,' is available now on Amazon or directly via my website. Subscribe to my Substack - The Write Stuff - which is full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche. Ways to work with Steph  Connect with Steph: Website: https://stephcaswell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_ Use #creatinghappywriters If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform: Apple Spotify Amazon Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider. Apple Podcasts  Spotify Amazon Music

Teddy Feinberg, managing editor at the Idaho Press, gives us a preview of his sessions at StoryConnect 2024, where he will be the writing instructor. In this episode, Teddy focuses on the value of concise writing and gives tips on how to improve your writing by self-editing.

I'll never forget the "C" I got on my first English paper in college. I was walking across the quad in the warm eucalyptus-scented California air when I confidently pulled my paper from my bag to look at the comments. The day suddenly slid into grayscale as I saw my grade. After a lifetime of "A" and "Great job" written at the bottom of every paper, fresh from winning the English award at my high school awards night, I was totally unprepared for the many, many scrawled notes about the problems in my paper. I walked into class the next day in a daze, and listened to my professor as he went into a terrifying but effective rant. Apparently I wasn't the only freshmen to confidently turn in a paper that wasn't nearly complex enough. His speech has stuck with me. "Your rough draft," he said at one point. "Is a chair." He scrawled an incredibly messy chair on the whiteboard for emphasis. "And you have to take that chair," he sputtered. "And build a boat!" We students glanced at each other, a little overwhelmed. A boat? Today I want to talk about the chair and the boat, and some of the process that happens in between. Because let's face it, most kids (high school me included) really struggle to understand the work that happens between ROUGH drafts and final drafts. And it's perhaps the most crucial part of the writing process. The strategy we're going to dive into now, self-editing stations, can really help scaffold editing for your students, saving them from falling into the usual traps, allowing you to intervene on behalf of key writing improvements you're trying to help them make BEFORE they turn in their work, and ultimately, saving your commenting time for only the most important personalized suggestions. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!     

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the art of self-editing with guest host Tiffany Grimes. What you'll learn from this episode: What is self-editing? Common missteps authors make during this process Strategies and techniques to make editing less overwhelming How to ensure the heart of your story remains strong throughout editing Check out Tiffany's comprehensive self-editing course, Revisions Alchemy, and don't forget to use code STORYMAGIC for $500 off! Tiffany's website: https://www.burgeondesignandeditorial.com/ Tiffany's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burgeondesignandeditorial/ Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can't stop biting their nails in anticipation? Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic Join Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/ If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast! Follow us on social media! Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/ Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/

What's the difference between self-editing and a full rewrite of a manuscript, i.e., a draft? The author gives her opinion. Plus a reading of a free excerpt of Spy Flash III: The Moscow Rules. Spy Flash III: The Moscow Rules is on sale all this month. The eBook is only 99¢ to download, and there'll be some free days later in the month. You can download Spy Flash III HERE.

Self-editing is an important part of the writing process - even if you're planning to hire an editor for your book. In this episode, I share three tips to help you edit your own work.  Originally released on April 12, 2022. - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatiewolf - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatiewolf/

In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 374, my conversation with Matt Sumell, author of the novel-in-stories Making Nice (Picador). It first aired on August 5, 2015. Sumell is a graduate of UC Irvine's MFA program, and his fiction has since appeared in Esquire, the Paris Review, Electric Literature, One Story, Noon, and elsewhere. He lives in Los Angeles, California.  *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Michael Stangeland. He published a sci-fi novel earlier this year called Junkworld: The Ballad of Leroy Brown. We talk about this a little, but we mostly concentrate on the desire to create things in the first place, how it often starts young, and how a writer manages to get things finished.◘Michael's Junkworld on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Junkworld-Ballad-Leroy-Mk-Stangeland/dp/1637924291/

Ever wondered how to transform your manuscript from good to brilliant? Today, we're demystifying the art of self-editing and sharing coveted tricks to enhance your writing style. Home in on sentence structure, narrative flow, and the fine details of spelling and grammar to shape your narrative into an engaging masterpiece. Discover the power of potent verbs, the subtle art of punctuation, and why reading your manuscript aloud could be your secret weapon in the battle against run-on sentences.Have you been grappling with tenses, gratuitous L-words, and knowing when to be ruthlessly decisive with your edits? Let us illuminate the way. In this episode, we peel back the layers of tenses and discuss the importance of being conscious of your language choices, especially those pesky L-words. We also delve into the importance of objectivity, and why knowing when to step away from the editing process is just as crucial. And remember, editing doesn't have to be a chore; it's your golden ticket to making your manuscript shine for readers.But wait, there's more! Beyond self-editing, we're guiding you through the labyrinth of hiring the right editor. Get the low-down on the different types of editing, from structural to line to proofreading, and why each one should fall into place at just the right moment in your editing journey. Involve other discerning readers in your process and understand why it's essential to engage a professional editor to catch those elusive mistakes. Plus, learn why building an online presence and using platforms like Patreon can lend a helping hand in supporting your work. As a bonus, stay tuned until the end for a teaser of our upcoming guests!

Paizo’s editors share their insight on common writing pitfalls to avoid, following a style guide, using inclusive language, and other ways to strengthen your writing, whether freelancing for companies like Paizo or publishing your work on other platforms. Listen Now! (mp3) The Know Direction Network’s PaizoCon Online 2023 seminar coverage is shared with permission from […]

Paizo’s editors share their insight on common writing pitfalls to avoid, following a style guide, using inclusive language, and other ways to strengthen your writing, whether freelancing for companies like Paizo or publishing your work on other platforms. Listen Now! (mp3) The Know Direction Network’s PaizoCon Online 2023 seminar coverage is shared with permission from […]

In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the complexities of relationships and the importance of recognizing blind spots. They explore the role of emotions, the impact of shame, and the need for outside help. But just as they start to uncover valuable insights, a shocking revelation leaves them questioning everything. What will happen next? Tune in to find out.• Gain insights into managing emotions effectively within relationships for deeper connections. • Grasp the significance of defense mechanisms in fostering emotional resilience. • Uncover how the autonomic nervous system directly influences our emotional reactions. • Learn grounding techniques to enhance self-awareness and efficiently regulate emotions. • Discover the importance of identifying and addressing blind spots in relationships for long-term harmony. Timestamped summary of this episode:00:00:00 - Introduction, Joe and Father Boniface continue their conversation on defense mechanisms and emotional strength.00:00:45 - Overcoming Anxiety and Self-Editing, Joe shares his personal experience of feeling anxiety and self-editing while recording episodes of the podcast, highlighting the importance of learning from mistakes and striving for improvement.00:03:00 - Using Gifts to Help Others, Father Boniface discusses the teaching of using our gifts and abilities to enhance ourselves and help others. He emphasizes the importance of personal growth and how it can positively impact those around us.00:04:34 - Understanding and Managing Hyper and Hypoarousal, Father Boniface explains how hyper and hypoarousal are responses to overwhelming situations and how they affect our nervous system. He shares grounding techniques and the importance of self-awareness in managing these responses.00:12:18 - Expanding Our Window of Tolerance, Joe discusses the concept of the window of tolerance and how it affects our ability to handle challenging situations. Father Boniface explains how we can expand our window of tolerance through self-awareness and grounding techniques.00:16:00 - Understanding and Expressing Emotions, The importance of identifying and expressing emotions in the body is discussed. By incorporating this into conversations without judgment, it can prevent feedback loops and promote understanding. Acceptance of each other's emotions can make a big difference in preventing relational problems.00:17:20 - Seeking Outside Help, Sometimes, personal dynamics can be too difficult to work out alone. Seeking help from a third party, such as a friend, therapist, or life coach, can provide a helpful perspective and prevent defensive reactions. Processing emotions with someone not involved in the situation can be beneficial.00:18:00 - Growing in Self-Knowledge, Patience and understanding are key in relationships. Knowing how others respond to certain situations and effectively communicating can lead to self-growth and expanding one's window of tolerance. Developing self-awareness and applying these teachings can improve relationships and other aspects of life.00:18:48 - Applying Teachings in Real Life, Applying the concept of window of tolerance and understanding emotions in real-life situations is crucial. This helps in strengthening relationships, both personally and collectively. Having uncomfortable conversations and reflecting with important people in our lives can contribute to personal and collective growth.00:19:34 - Taking Gospel into the World, Understanding and practicing these teachings is a real-world application of the gospel. Strengthening relationships and groups by improving communication and self-awareness aligns with the mission of spreading the gospel. Encouragement to reflect and have meaningful conversations with

Before you plan on self-editing your next fiction novel, you might want to consider a structural editing tool called Fictionary. Developed by IT expert turned mystery author, Kristina Stanley, Fictionary is powerful software that gives you advice and tips for editing your manuscript so your book is rock-solid before publishing. Learn a little more about how you can revise you manuscript with Fictionary and decide for yourself if Fictionary is worth it in this exclusive interview.  Fictionary - https://fictionary.co/ 

-- Presented by Boneyard Beer -- 0:00 — Welcome! Discovering Nathan Hartono and his (mis)use of Pastrami's NIL 4:30 — The guys are forced to self-edit for their safety7:40 — RIP Jerry Springer; Maury was a savage; which daytime talk show would you go on: Jenny Jones, Ricky Lake, Jerry Springer, Maury; what would the situation be? Which studio audience would you want to be apart of most?16:30 — New submission for the worst national anthem 19:00 — Martha Stewart Swimsuit Magazine cover model 22:15 — NBA Playoffs: Is the Warriors dynasty over? Steve Kerr says GSW wasn't built to win a championship; can Bob Myers be objective enough to make the tough decision between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole? Is there a line in the sand that must be drawn between deciding between the two? And who would you choose?33:15 — Joel Embiid has terrible self-awareness when talking about the 76ers downfall; James Harden disappears once again under the bright lights 39:20 — Monty Williams fired by Suns despite having the best record over the last several years, becoming the latest scapegoat in the NBA; fair or foul? Peter wonders why Doc Rivers still has a job (spoiler alert: Doc Rivers was fired after the taping of this episode); Miguel reveals secret information about James Harden48:55 — NBA news and nuggets; referee whose family loves the Celtics officiated Game 7; Julius Randle gets unfair criticism 51:35 — Ja Morant in trouble over wielding a gun on Instagram Live (AGAIN); what's going through his head? Will he ever learn his lesson? What is he trying to prove? What happens when he runs into someone who is ready to use one? 1:06:05 — Predictions for the NBA conference championships; bets are placed 

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Welcome Jessica Booth to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. This fabulous conversation with Jessica shows that disrupting the market to create books that bring in multiple elements you love will enhance your setting, character development, and plot. Leveraging her experience with professional writing and editing, Jessica shares so much wisdom with self-editing and tips for researching, so that you strengthen your story and have a better draft to give your editor, and ultimately a wonderful book for your readers. Jessica Booth earned a bachelor's degree in communications and professional writing before making a career in journalism and as a magazine editor-in-chief. Jessica has always dreamt of writing a book, and her love for novels spurred her into becoming an avid bookstagrammer. She grew up in North Louisiana, but now resides in Southwestern Ohio with her husband, pack of rowdy children, and a couple of hounds. They love to spend their time visiting independent bookstores, or outside watching the kids dig up worms and transforming piles of sticks into castles. Visit - https://jessicaboothauthor.com/ Book purchase link: A Match Made in Autumn 

Do you need an editor? Have you ever wanted to pick an editor's brain before you had to pay them? Do you even know what an editor does for your manuscript? We round out 2022 with our last episode of the season and the talented Anna Corbeaux of Corbeaux Editorial Services. Kathleen and Adanna pick the brain of a full-time working copy and developmental editor to get your questions answered. Anna is so open with advice for what you can do as an author to make your manuscript great. From plotting your story, and character arcs, to grammar and when to let your editor take over your commas. These three get into the nitty gritty of what makes a book. Almost no stone was left unturned over this hour-long conversation. It's an episode you don't want to miss for your writing journey.We at Talking Book Publishing are looking forward to 2023 and our third season. We will continue to bring you great guests for fun and informative conversations. We've especially enjoyed our new platform with a more roundtable feel. We hope you will as well. We wish everyone Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year. Please let us know if there are topics you'd like us to cover in the upcoming season by emailing: podcast@talkingbookpublishing.todaySee you all in 2023! Resources from Anna:For beat sheets:Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody Jessica Brody also has a beat sheet breakdown on her website at https://www.jessicabrody.com/2020/11/how-to-write-your-novel-using-the-save-the-cat-beat-sheet/For POV:I recommend Emma Darwin's blog at This Itch of Writing a lot, but specifically her series about POV which starts with this post:  https://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/2011/10/point-of-view-narrators-1-the-basics.html And her post about psychic/narrative distance here: https://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/psychic-distance-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it.html The book Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King is another excellent resource for learning more about POV, as well as all sorts of other stuff.

Join Drake and Marie as they discuss editing your work and getting into shape without needing an external editor. We talk about word, macros, techniques and tools!Give us feedback at releasingyourinnerdragon(at)gmail(dot)comDrake's Contact Details:Starving Writer Studio: https://www.starvingwriterstudio.com/Drake-U: https://class.drakeu.com/  - Use RYID25 for 25% off!Snurs: https://a.co/d/670MElYMarie's contact details:Website: https://www.mariemullany.com/Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/Marie-Mullany/e/B099QJMV6CJust In Time Worlds: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustInTimeWorlds?sub_confirmation=1

Gabriel Valjan lives in Boston's South End. He is the author of the Roma Series and Company Files (Winter Goose Publishing) and the Shane Cleary series (Level Best Books). He has been nominated for the Agatha, the Anthony, the Silver Falchion for Best PI, and received the Macavity Award for Best Short Story. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America and a lifetime member of Sisters in Crime.Book mentioned: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Brown and Dave KingFacebook Page Gabriel ValjanTwitter @GValjanInstagram @gabrielvaljanWebsite gabrielvaljan.com*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime

While most writers would not argue the importance of Self-Editing, we still find ourselves asking… exactly what is self-editing and how do I do it? Just like everything else, our hosts have differing opinions and processes, but agree that Jenifer has the most approachable, systematic method. So if you have no clue where to begin, this episode is for you! Jenifer will share her self editing strategies, including a self editing checklist, so that you can get your manuscript editor ready!30 Days of Writing Sprint Prompts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MGR7431Our new Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/liste...Visit our website: https://christianindiewriters.net/Learn more about the hosts...Jenifer: https://jenifercarlltong.com/Jamie: https://writingshorts.net/Tina: https://christinacattane.com/Rhonda: http://ddbouman.com

How can you balance the analytical act of editing with the creative act of writing? I spend a lot of time thinking about editing and considering the best ways to take a draft and turn it into something publishable. That's probably because I spend some of the working days editing the work of other writers and because I've worked as a sub-editor for several newspapers over the years. I learned from editors far more talented than I am about how to take an early draft and turn it into something you can publish in a professional publication. This week, I caught up with a talented developmental editor. Her name is Tiffany Yates Martin. She runs FoxPrint Editorial and is also the author of Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing. Tiffany has spent nearly thirty years as an editor in the publishing industry, working with the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, to name a few.In the interview, I explained to Tiffany how I currently approach editing or self-editing first drafts of manuscripts and narrative nonfiction. She gave me a few practical tips to help me improve next time. We also discussed how to separate every editor's analytical approach. As an editor, it's your job to figure out what to take out, what to clarify, what to condense, what to improve on, and how to balance all of that with the creative act of writing. I started to explain how I sometimes consider using a template like Blake Snyder's Beat Sheet or the three-act structure when preparing a manuscript to write. Tiffany offered a different approach that could help me embrace the creative act of writing with the analytical act of editing. In this episode, we discuss: The craft of self-editingThe importance of soliciting feedbackThe best ways to get feedback from other readersResources: Visit Tiffany at:www.foxprinteditorial.com orwww.phoebefoxauthor.comSupport the show

Self-editing is such an important part of the writing process and yet, many of us shy away from it. Today I talk to professional editor, Helen Sedgwick, about the steps involved in self-editing to publishing standard. 

This is the second episode in a three-part series of episodes on how to write a query letter. In it, Abigail teaches writers how to write the second paragraph of the query letter, otherwise known as the blurb or back cover copy. The back cover copy is the most important section in a query letter. Abigail shares important details writers need to make it stand out, some including: 3 Key Details Needed in Every Back Cover Copy: Character: Who is the main character? What do they want? What makes them ironic or the least likely hero for the story? Central/Main Plot: What is the main plotline? How does the character's choices impact the plot and vice versa? How can you whittle this down so it's concise and catchy? Hook: What makes your story different from others in the same genre? ***Jessica Faust and James McGowan list and describe these in their awesome Bookends Youtube video. Check out their channel for more amazing writing tips and advice on all things publishing*** James Scott Bell's 3-Sentence Method to Write a Back Cover: Name the main character, their vocation, and their situation when the story opens (also include what they want). But + “when this happens”: Think of the inciting incident of your story, what throws your character's norm off course. Now + “death stakes”: What are the main stakes in your novel—physical, psychological, or professional? How are they spotlighted in your back cover, and why will they be raised as the story moves towards its climax? The Secret: Great to include in your back cover! Example: Abigail analyzes some back cover copy examples to model how a strong back cover includes the details and strategies discussed in this episode. Additional Resources: Revision and Self-Editing for Publication (Jame Scott Bell) Query Letter Blurb (Bookends YouTube Channel) The Five People You Meet in Heaven (Mitch Albom)

Want to bring your manuscript closer to published, but don't want to drop thousands to hire an editor? In this episode, you'll learn to edit your story yourself. You'll get answers to common questions like:Do I edit as I go? Or do I edit after the manuscript is done?How do I edit for coherence and continuity?Where do I begin?In this episode, I'm going to give you a  4-step strategy for self-editing your story.  We're going step by step.From the big picture all the way down to the sentence level. This 4-step strategy works at every stage of the drafting process.You can use it with a finished manuscript. Or a work in progress.Because this process will keep your story focused and on track. You'll learn to evaluate: Story events as major actions, each with its own resolution;Chapters as self-contained, complete narrative units;Individual scenes and how they all fit in your overall story structure; andHow to look at paragraphs and sentences for power and progression.Episode Web PageAlso Listen To:Episode 99: How to Nail Down Your Story In 3 Simple SentencesEpisode 98: Should You Hire An Editor?Episode 68: How to Use Subplots to Amplify Your NovelStructure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Grab your FREE Worksheet here.

Self editing is an important step in the editing and publishing process. Editor Elzevera Albada Jelgersma joins us to take you through the steps you need to be aware of before finishing your final draft. Find out more about Elzevera's coaching business at https://www.willowediting.com/self-editing-academy She has also kindly sent the links for her free self-editing checklist and her self-editing blog 

Self editing is an important step in the editing and publishing process. Editor Elzevera Albada Jelgersma joins us to take you through the steps you need to be aware of before finishing your final draft. Find out more about Elzevera's coaching business at https://www.willowediting.com/self-editing-academy She has also kindly sent the links for her free self-editing checklist and her self-editing blog 

Are You Self-Editing Your Identity for Others?Do you ever feel like something is missing in you and it's making life tricky to navigate? Do you take the time to figure out what is missing? Maybe you have slowly been self-editing your personality and leaving valuable parts of you behind.This week, Consuelo the importance of rediscovering the pieces of identity that may have been put aside so others feel more comfortable. Self-editing your personality to accommodate others happens slowly and unnoticeably. One day you may wake up and not even recognize who you are. The Price of Self-Editing YourselfHow Parts of Identity Get Put AwayWhy Self-Editing OccursHow to Undo the Revised Version of YourselfConsuelo is a first gen Peruvian, structural engineer and mother who encourages women, especially women of color, to disregard conformity so their true personalities and talents will make this world a sassy musical rather than a dull monologue. Viva!Connect with ConsueloGet the show sneak peaks on Instagram and Twitter at @LifeLnxxCatch up at TheLnxx.com to take your life to the next level and share your story.

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Every writer who has ever stared at a blank screen (or page) has eventually had to lay down a first sentence. And then revise that sentence. Again and again. First drafts are just that - the first of many drafts to come. In this episode, Melissa and Dave identify seven self-editing questions to help you revise your manuscript. One question has to do with the passive voice: Do I use the passive voice too much? Of course, it's okay to use the passive voice occasionally, but it needs to be strategic. You'll come away from this episode with practical ways to make sure your writing is fresh and polished.  

I love learning and gaining insights. And I like sharing what I have learned. I love getting insights and seeing how things fit together and sharing that so others can get that same joy of learning and knowing. But I am guessing like many of you, there are things we learned as a part of our experience and we assume other people must have certainly learned those things as well. Because of this we think they are not that important to share. However, sharing is a big part of our life experience. This week I will continue to share with you some insights I treasure. One such insight was when a colleague made an observation about people's ability and inability to do what he called (social) self-editing. This had to do with knowing your audience and delivering accordingly. I was reminded that day that the delivery method matters. Passion alone is not enough to carry the conversation - we must say things so that people can receive them. If the packaging of the content is not appealing the message may be overlooked. So, this week as you communicate and help others to do the same, let's be reminded about self-editing and taking notice of how the recipient is taking in our message, so our important content can be received.

Welcome to In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Here is our second minisode on the editing process with author and editorial director Phoebe Morgan. Today we're chatting about self-editing. Phoebe Morgan is a bestselling author and award-winning editor. You can follow her on Twitter @Phoebe_A_Morgan, Instagram @phoebeannmorgan, Facebook @PhoebeMorganAuthor or find her blog about publishing and writing at www.phoebemorganauthor.com. You can find links to Phoebe's amazing books here: Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/3McLNLCAmazon.co.uk - https://amzn.to/3rCvtfk

Self-editing is an important part of the writing process - even if you're planning to hire an editor for your book. In this episode, I share three tips to help you edit your own work.  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatiewolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatiewolf/ Blank Page to Book 6 month coaching program: https://www.thekatiewolf.com/blankpagetobook

Human editors are worth their weight in gold. But if you send in a rough manuscript, there is only so much scrubbing that can be done… and your editor just might cut you for it. Enter, editing tools!--software designed to help you polish your prose and clean up your copy before you send it to an editor. The end result is an even stronger, more sparkling story! Join us to dig deep on how authors and editors can use editing tools, with special guest, Ivy Grey! *** Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q The Writer's Journey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q *** Try out Rob McClellan's Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone – https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond – https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium's first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us! 

      Today's podcast episode is all about self-editing. We know you might be thinking “why the heck am I doing self-editing, if I'm going to be paying an editor to edit my book?” And Jodi is answering that question in depth today. The main reason that you should self-edit, according to Jodi, is that it will make it easier for your editor to edit the content, and not spend time editing your grammar. Jodi suggests to self edit after every revision. You should be looking for grammatical issues, missing words, repeated phrases and concepts. Here are Jodi's 3 tips for starting your self edits: Take a break between writing and editing (even a week or two). Read your manuscript out loud (read it slowly, word-for-word). Do this in stages (chapter by chapter, revision by revision). Check out this episode for all of Jodi's tips for self editing your book. Download the full transcript here.

Entry #21 builds off entry #20 and briefly covers how I like to self-edit. I was moving fast, so I didn't cover everything. C'mon, gimme a break! Just consider this a good starter to what I feel is important to self-editing. If you're a writer, it's a skill you def need—eventually.If you enjoyed this entry, please consider sharing it with a friend. Or subscribing/following on your favorite podcast platform, so you don't miss the next entry.To submit a question to be answered on the podcast: 1) Go to DouglasVigliotti.com, 2) Scroll to the bottom, and 3) Click the button that reads EMAIL DOUG. (No pressure, you can't screw it up. ☺︎)

Show NotesIf you can get good at self-editing, you will save money by making it easier and thus less expensive for your editor to do their job.  Today, I'm going to give an overview of a process any author can use to save time. You can save yourself from making twenty passes through your manuscript. Links: https://www.writingpursuits.com/captivate-podcast/1/WritingPursuits.com (WritingPursuits.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writingpursuitspodcast/ (@WritingPursuitsPodcast) https://www.facebook.com/groups/writingpursuitsauthorcommunity (Writing Pursuits Author Community) https://www.wwordmarkeredits.com (WordMarkerEdits.com) https://www.kathresemckee.com (KathreseMcKee.com) https://www.mailerlite.com/invite/d2a1630e54ad5 (Mailerlite (affiliate link)) Guests's Links: https://amzn.to/3Bhmqm3 (2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love) by Rachel Aaron (affiliate link) Mentioned in this episode: Get Your First Chapter Rubric at FirstChapterRubric.com Is your first chapter ready? Be confident! What if you had a resource to help you figure out the strengths and weaknesses of your first chapter? An objective, informative rubric to go by? If your first chapter doesn't work, then you have probably lost a customer for life. Or a chance to sign an agent or get a publishing contract. Don't leave things to chance. This rubric will help you identify the problem areas in your first chapter and figure out how to fix them. Be ready for queries. Be ready for readers. Get the results you dream about. Go to FirstChapterRubric.com.

You've finished your manuscript; congratulations, but now the hard part begins, the dreaded self-editing. It's one of those necessary evils that halt you in your steps to becoming a published author. But should it be that way? If you're like me, you finish your manuscript and now the daunting task of editing that work lies ahead, […]

Let's face it: we find it so much easier to share our story if we can leave out those parts we think are not good enough to be told. But when we downplay and edit out what could be the most important pieces of our story, we're not giving our voices and our full stories a chance to be heard by those who need to hear it. And yes, there are people who will gain inspiration and encouragement from our story, which is why it needs to be told and not edited out in a way that can diminish its significan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate and Ali discuss self-editing tools and are joined by guest author Natalie Cammaratta. Join the discussion happening in the Indies Fully Booked Podcast Facebook group!You can find out more about Natalie Cammaratta at https://www.nataliecammarattabooks.com/!Try ProWritingAid out for Free!You can find Ali at https://akmulford.com/ and Kate at kellemorrison.comThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing! Support the show

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Although this episode's title refers to the process of slowly erasing your work while absorbed into Self Editing, we don't want you to worry: we are not going to explain any actual killing methods. Well, nothing that isn't legal anyway... ;-)

Editing is one of the most crucial parts of the writing process and professional editing can be key to ensuring your book is as good as it can be. Today I talk to professional editor Ian Skewis about the editing process and working with an editor as well as getting some hints and tips for self editing. 

Learning how to improve your manuscript is an important skill for any author to have. On this First Draft Friday, USA Today bestselling romance author Penny Reid and Authors A.I. CEO Alessandra Torre discuss self-editing. Penny will share the steps she takes in her own self-edit process.Get an expert analysis of your novel in minutes! https://authors.ai/