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How to Edit a Paper: Step-by-Step Guide & ExamplesTable of contents What is editing? Types of editing When should you edit your own writing? How to edit your writing in 3 steps...October 28, 2023
Copy Editing vs. Proofreading: What’s the Difference?Broadly speaking, editing is considered the final step in the writing process before publication. However, the editing phase...September 6, 2022
Composition Writing: A Step-by-Step GuideAs a student, you’ve likely done composition writing, even if the assignments weren’t specifically labeled as compositions. The...August 18, 2022
How to Prewrite: Prewriting Tips for Generating IdeasAll types of writers benefit from prewriting—the process that prepares you to write—whether you’re a student who’s drafting a...June 28, 2022
How to Revise: A Step-by-Guide to Revising Your WritingRevising is the stage of the writing process after the first draft where you improve what you wrote with additions, removals,...June 20, 2022
How to Create a Strong Writing Portfolio“Show, don’t tell,” the writerly dictum goes. Don’t just tell readers your main character was intrigued—use your words to show me...May 25, 2022
How to Create Your Very Own Writing RetreatWhen you’re having trouble starting or finishing a writing project, a retreat can help you recharge, get re-inspired, and make...July 21, 2021
5 Self-Editing Tips to Strengthen Your WritingSelf-editing is when you improve your writing by correcting mistakes, revising structure, and honing word choice. Ideally, you’d...June 21, 2021
The Writing Process: 6 Steps Every Writer Should KnowYou’ve probably heard the saying “good writing is rewriting.” It means good writing requires coming up with ideas, reviewing...May 12, 2021
Tips for Writing a Powerful Rough DraftDo you think F. Scott Fitzgerald just sat down one day and then—boom!—Gatsby? Fitzgerald was a confirmed user of rough drafts,...April 7, 2021