Once you've got your plot all in line, it's time for the next editing challenge: line editing. Rather than looking at the plot in broad strokes, now it's time to bring out a microscope and start fine-tuning every single word. Some authors love this detailed focused editing, others feel out of their depths and are more comfortable working with plot or character. Today we're talking about how to approach the line editing process, including what to look for, different editing methods, and a few line editing tips!
Part 1: Assessing Your Manuscript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrYNsBO5Frk
Part 2: Content & Developmental Editing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXLQ3ucaYK8&t=24s
How to Line Edit (live examples!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh9pJ8jxFOI&t=280s
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - What to look for
6:15 - How to develop line editing skills
7:25 - Line editing methods
10:11 - Line editing example
15:58 - How many drafts should you do?
17:00 - Line editing tips
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