Lesson 3 of 3 · 9 min

Editing ruthlessly

First drafts are for ideas; editing is for readers. Expect to cut 20% or more.

Read aloud — your ear catches clunky phrases your eyes skip.

Practice

Edit a paragraph of your own writing down by a third without losing meaning.

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Review clarity and concision in your drafts.

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