What do you do when your feedback is all over the place, unclear, too prescriptive (they're not trusting your expertise and skills), and not audience-oriented? I'll tell you what. You can have my script. You can straight up copy/paste it, tweak it, and make it your own.
Read moreBuilding a "Dump Doc"
Sometimes, when you sit down to write something (especially if it’s long-form), getting started can feel incredibly overwhelming. Over the past nine years of doing this type of project week after week, here’s what I’ve come up with that makes getting started (and finished!) a far less daunting task.
Read moreI Hired an Editor. Here's Why.
spend a lot of time editing these days. I mean…a LOT.
Whether it’s a draft or an outline from a subcontractor, a podcast write-up for our side business Content Remix, or just a final read-through on a super long-form post, the reality is: I’ve been spending hours each day staring at words on a screen.
After experiencing some burnout and feeling overwhelmed, I decided it was time to outsource some of the heavy lifting when it comes to editing.
The reality is: When you’ve stared at a piece for a long time, your eyes kind of glaze over. You’re too “in it” to see the content with fresh eyes and a sharp mind.
Read more15 Writing Tips from a Professional Editor
I recently reached out to Jess Huckins, a professional editor and writer of 12+ years who has produced content for massive companies like Workhuman, Microsoft, and Tom Brady’s TB12—among others. Everyone approaches editing a little bit differently, but here are a few common things she always keeps an eye out for.
Read moreHow to Be a Better Self-Editor
Is there anything worse than submitting a piece of writing somewhere and getting it sent back with endless edits?
Opening a document filled with notes is like an instant gut-punch.
It says, “You didn’t nail this one.”
How to Stop Taking Edits Personally
Stop Taking Edits So Personally
Writing is the first hurdle.
Getting your edits done is the second.
You think you’re all done with a project and then…Ha! Nope. You’ve got some re-writing to do.
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