Thursday 11 January 2018

Top tips to Self-Edit a book

If you are a budding writer and have written a book, you must get it edited by an expert or self-edit it yourself to ensure a compelling narrative. If you wish to get published by a reputed publisher or a platform like Clubsfit, you need to hone your skills as an editor as well.


The first rule of editing a book is to be ready to accept mistakes and make changes accordingly. Secondly, make sentences and words simple rather than obtuse. Write from the readers’ point of view instead of showcasing your creative skills.

Do away with needless words

Many times, writers get mired in using more than what is necessary. Doing away with needless words is another aspect that must be kept in mind when writing a content. Avoid redundancy and make sentences shorter and crisper. Avoid repetition of words as it just creates confusion.

Give some credit to the readers’ intelligence who can understand without saying it in so many words. Being a grammar Nazi is good but becoming an adjectival maniac is not so good. Always believe in “less is more.” Avoid cliché’s and maintain a common point of view for every scene. Keeping these tips in mind will help you publish a book at Clubsfit that is sure to get you a good fan following.



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