The Importance of Editing Your Writing

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One of the biggest mistakes writers can make is to publish material they’ve edited themselves. Sounds harsh, but it’s true. It’s essential to hire an editor to review anything you’ve written so you get the results that you want.

Why should you hire an editor?

Your reputation is at stake. – If there are spelling, grammar, and formatting mistakes in your material, you can bet that at least a dozen people will publicly call you out. Not only will they reach out and tell you about the mistakes, they’ll also talk about it in social media posts and in comments on your blog.

But these aren’t even the people you should worry about! What should concern you most are the people who don’t say anything. The people who would have appreciated the information and value you provide in your writing will doubt your information.

While simple spelling and grammar errors may not seem like much, they do impact your credibility. If you’re going to make money from writing – whether that’s selling books, products, or other materials – you want your readers to trust the information you’re sharing.

You’ll lose sales. – When your readers find errors in your writing, they may return the items they purchase from you. Buyers of digital, audio, and print books can return them – and they do! And digital book readers are particularly finicky. They expect digital books to be top quality.

If you can’t edit yourself, how do you edit your writing? – You might wonder why you can’t edit your own writing. It’s simple – your eyes aren’t good enough to find your own mistakes. You know your material so well that you’re going to overlook your mistakes. The best approach is to bring in a fresh reader – someone who is a professional editor, who knows what to look for, and who knows how to make your writing better.

Editing is the last step you should take before publishing anything you write. You put a lot of time, energy, and money into creating your material, so be sure your writing represents you in the right way. You will quickly realize that a good editor is worth his or her weight in gold, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without one!

Are you ready to hire an editor for your blog, book, or other written material? Let me help you! Contact me today and tell me about your project.