Becoming a better writer is becoming a better editor

Becoming a better writer is becoming a better editor:

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Becoming a better writer is becoming a better editor.

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It’s that simple.

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You need to write enough to understand but as you write more, you see things more clearly.

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Read ‘Elements of Style’ recently and it’s the best book on writing I’ve seen.

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Concise and gives simple but powerful advice.

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Great writing is to the point.

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It doesn’t waste words.

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It doesn’t waste ideas.

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Be simple and clear with your writing.

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If you can say the same thing in 10 words compared to a paragraph, do that.

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No one has time.

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Assume your reader doesn’t.

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Get to the point quicker.

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Take out unnecessary words.

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That only happens through better editing.

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Be ruthless with your words.

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As much as you like sentences, cut them out when they don’t serve a purpose.

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My writing now compared to when I started my blog is vastly different.

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It’s shorter, more concise and has fewer paragraphs.

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The old me had great ideas but it’s all over the place.

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When I read it now, it makes me cringe.

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But I’m improving.

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I’m not perfect and need to get better as an editor.

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But it’s happening.

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I’m becoming a better writer by becoming a better editor.

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