#SelfEditingTips

@bulletproofwriting.bsky.social

2 months ago

Track Changes: How to Use Microsoft’s Powerful Editing Feature Track Changes documents may look messy, but don't be intimidated. This feature is easy to use and a valuable tool for authors and editors.

Time-saving tip for indie authors: Use Track Changes to manage feedback and edits without losing momentum.

This post shows you how:
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#AuthorProductivity #EditingAdvice #SelfEditingTips #WritersLife #EfficiencyHack

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Desert Mystic Jen

@desertmysticeditor.bsky.social

3 months ago

Check your pacing! Are slower emotional scenes balanced with action or tension? Keep the reader engaged with a well-paced story. ⚖️📖 #StoryFlow #WritingCraft #SelfEditingTips #AmWriting #DesertMysticEditing

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Desert Mystic Jen

@desertmysticeditor.bsky.social

10 months ago

Do you really need every "he said/she said"? Highlight all your dialogue tags—some can be replaced with action beats! 💬✍️ #WritingDialogue #SelfEditingTips #ShowDontTell #AmEditing #DesertMysticEditing

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CL Hellisen

@clhellisen.bsky.social

11 months ago

Search through your manuscript for 'said nothing', 'silently'. 'wordlessly', 'without a a word' and similar variations.

See if pruning these makes the sentence and actions stronger.

There are a bunch of these crutch phrases you can usually cut to clean your writing up.

#SelfEditingTips

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Desert Mystic Jen

@desertmysticeditor.bsky.social

11 months ago

Do you really need every "he said/she said"? Highlight all your dialogue tags—some can be replaced with action beats! 💬✍️ #WritingDialogue #SelfEditingTips #ShowDontTell #AmEditing #DesertMysticEditing

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