Tag: Edit
Step 4 – Spellcheck
Check spelling, interpunction etc. Correct Apostrophe Use The apostrophe serves three functions: contraction, plural and possessives. Contraction It’s = it…
Step 3 – Polish Prose
How do you polish prose? You smoothen readability by optimizing word choice, perfecting sentence structure and paragraph rhythms.

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Step 1 – Rewrite
Rewrite: reworking elements of the story to make it more immediate and dramatic. For example: adding or cutting characters. Adding…