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Coming up, next Thursday (2/22) from 5:00-8:00pm (PT)! Bring 250 words (or less) from a document — prose, a letter, a screenplay, an article, a novel, etc. — and I’ll “live-edit” it with you in order to get the clearest, most vibrant and briefest version of your ideas on the page. Note: this “Clinic” is free, with advance registration at the link in the comments below. UCLA Extension PDF uploads start at 3pm (PT) on Thursday, for the Clinic’s start at 5:00, to determine the order of the edits. Only .pdfs will be by-hand edited in this Clinic, which helps to protect your intellectual property. And I won’t pre-read any of the documents, so you’ll get completely fresh feedback, based only on the words you wrote. Even if you don’t upload a document, you can gain some valuable skills and insights from watching a professional — fully human — Editor/Proofreader at work. The last Clinic featured mostly screenplay uploads, so I taught quite a bit about the technicalities of formatting and the production-related reasons behind most of it, but I’m open to any format in which you want to learn ways to make your writing shine — in your own voice! #writing #writer #editing #editor #proofreading #freeonlineseminar #clarity #vibrancy #brevity #screenwriting #screenplay #treatment #story #storytelling #novel #shortstory #article #novella #letterwriting #editingtips #editingskills #editorial #byhandediting #professionalediting #onlinelearning #onlineclass #remoteteaching #communication #clearcommunication #uclaextension #writersprogram

People often ask me, "Which do you prefer, ghostwriting or editing?" It's hard to answer. They both ignite my passion for giving voice to stories that matter. So I won't compare them. Today, I'll just say to my latest ghostwriting client, JG, "Congrats! I loved working with you and look forward to doing so again." #ghostwriting #editing #writing

Apologies for the potentially inflammatory headline. These words aren't *bad,* really, and you're not bad if you use them. I'm just trying to grab attention, and "Less than Ideal Language" isn't so compelling. 😁 #writing #advertising #englishlanguage #editing #proofreading

Whats the secret to writing stories? Whether the stories you want to tell are fictional or personal, the same principles of storytelling apply. They are the principles that have applied ever since people first learned to communicate through speech. It’s not a fad or a fashion… it’s the way people get into others’ imaginations and emotions. Gaining the skills and techniques to write stories is an activity that takes persistence and regular review. That is why membership of Storytellers Elite is yours for as long as you want. It is not a short term creative writing course that pushes you through a series of exercises. Storytellers Elite is for writers who know they’re on a journey of improvement. Every member is at a different stage but that’s why it works. Storytellers Elite is not a writing course – it’s a supportive group that moulds to its writers. It is perfect if you have long-term writing goals. Find out more at bestbookyoucan.com or send me a message. #writing #writer #tipsforwriters #writingcommunity #writersofig #fiction #storytelling #storyteller #creativewriting #writingcourse

A quick reminder that adding or subtracting just a word or two can have a profound effect on your message. #Writing #Words #Editing #Messaging

Your perspective is key in how you look at things.

What is copyediting? Common terms in the editing industry are often defined differently (if only slightly) by each editor. Here's my definition: Copyediting (sometimes called substantive or line editing) provides a comprehensive edit of your document, ensuring that everything from punctuation and word choice to grammar, tone, and format is correct and consistent. This usually includes specific suggestions for revision or improvement, but does not include rewriting—or, in the case of references, filling any information gaps. For more information about my services and fees, see https://lnkd.in/gbTXuHut. #writing #editing #copyediting #fiction #nonfiction

Editing tip: Edit in layers. Depending on what you're writing, editing doesn't happen in one go. Especially if you're writing SFD style (surrendered first draft). Here's a simplified version of the whole process for writing something like a blog post. 1) Set intentions — what's the goal of the piece? What's your main point? 2) SFD — write fast AF (no editing while you write!) It might feel like you're writing morning pages. This is good. 3) Put it away. Write other things. 4) Read your writing. Only edit if you feel called. 5) Editing layer 1: Do a light edit fixing the obvious typos, incomplete sentences, punctuation. 6) Editing layer 2: Add emotion, visuals, or simplify. What you do here depends on your natural writing style. Editing can be intuitive too. No overthinking, judging, or censoring is required. #editingtips #editing #amediting #writingcoach #writingteacher #intuitiveediting #intuitivewriting #intuitivebusiness #blogwriting #blogging #consistency #writingconsistency

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄, 𝗗𝗼𝗻❜𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 One of the golden rules of writing is "show, don't tell." Instead of stating facts directly, let your readers experience the story through actions, senses, and feelings. For example, instead of saying "She was nervous," show it by describing her tapping fingers or the sweat forming on her forehead. This brings your characters to life and makes your writing more engaging. In summary, don't just tell us it happened. Tell us how it happened. Be detailed. Comment, like, share and follow this page for more writing tips. . . #WritingTip #ShowDontTell #CreativeWriting #Editing #Proofreading #MySharpPenEditingServices #Writing #WritingTips #BookEditing #Editor #Proofreader #mysharppenediting #BookEditor #EditingServices #ProofreadingServices #EditorInNigeria #BookEditorInNigeria #EditingServicesInNigeria #Proofread #Edit