Editing is one of the pre-publishing steps that should not be skipped over. It is a necessary step to make sure that your writing is clear and free of any errors. Many times, when you are editing your own book multiple times, chances are you might skip some errors. In such case, it becomes vital for an objective set of eyes to go through your manuscript once to catch on the errors that you might have missed.
Editing takes care of the following aspects of your writing:
- Organization: Your writing should be organized in a certain way. Introduction should be where it is supposed to be, and conclusion should be at the end. Unorganized writing can feel restricted and illogical. Editor will take care that the flow of writing is smooth and flawless.
- Paragraph Structure: The transitions within the paragraph should be seamless. As mentioned earlier, flow in the paragraphs is important to make the writing effortless. Editor will again, take care that similar ideas are presented in the same paragraph and the transition between the paragraphs is smooth.
- Clarity: Often when we write a book, the core of the book gets lost in the characters or the plot. It is important that you are clear on what you want to convey and when you complete the book, the message remains the same. An editor will help you in bringing clarity to your book by removing redundant parts and phrases.
No matter how much emphasis is placed on editing, it will always remain one of the steps that your manuscript needs to go through. Without editing, your manuscript is like a stone which is polished into diamond after editing and is ready to be presented to the world.
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