As an editor who's also a writer, I know how overwhelming it can be to receive edits. If you're not sure where to start, here's a method that works for me (it's what I'm doing now!). 🧵 #AmEditing #WritingTips
1. Start with the easy yeses. You agree and it's a quick fix? Do it.
1. Start with the easy yeses. You agree and it's a quick fix? Do it.
2. Move on to the easy nos. Reject changes/delete comments where you know 100% that the suggestion isn't the right fit. Tread carefully here—don't make rash decisions in the emotional first moments after reading through edits. Take time to simmer and process. 2/
3. Continue to the complicated yeses. These are the ideas that you like, but that will take more time to ponder, or more complicated rewrites to incorporate.
4. Finish up with the complicated nos. Revisit any criticism you were unsure about and see how you feel about it now. 3/
4. Finish up with the complicated nos. Revisit any criticism you were unsure about and see how you feel about it now. 3/
I like this system b/c it lets me clear out edits and comments more efficiently so I have space to consider the praise and criticism that needs more thought. But there's no right or wrong way to revise!
And remember: versions exist for a reason—it's okay to test things out! 4/4
And remember: versions exist for a reason—it's okay to test things out! 4/4
So glad to see that this advice is resonating with people! If you're already revising, keep plugging away! You can do it! If you're still looking for an editor, I'd love to learn more about your story. Here's an intro to what I can offer: laurabontje.com/blog/intro-to-…
If you liked this thread and you prefer to see your #WritingTips in paragraph form, it's now a blog post! You can find a more detailed version of my revision tips here: laurabontje.com/blog/revision-…
What revision system works best for you?
What revision system works best for you?
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