Comments on: Should You Edit As You Write?

By: Preeti

Preeti — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:26:40 +0000

I’ve read a lot of self-published Kindle books with plenty of typos and other errors. Those authors could have made their novels better through editing, either as they write or when they’re finished. Or at least asked someone to proofread before hitting the publish button!

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 21:54:32 +0000

I find that trying to get all of my thoughts onto the page without editing much initially allows me to be much more productive than stopping to deliberate over every word choice or to correct typos when I write them. But I know I have a secret weapon: my significant other always provides a second set of eyes to tighten up any prose, punctuation, or spelling issue that may have initially slipped through the cracks.

By: Chris Kosto | GoldenBloggerz.com

Chris Kosto | GoldenBloggerz.com — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 12:49:19 +0000

I always edit a mistake if I catch it as i’m writing. Otherwise, I edit it after I finished the first draft.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:22:29 +0000

Actually I find when I write more words using SimpleNote (as it can display the words) on my laptop
It is always because I don’t edit , I write with even spelling mistakes
I go and sleep on it and revisit it later after a day or if I write it in the morning , I revisit it evening time

I find it to be more effective

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 02:20:13 +0000

Many writers who HATE writing find they start to like it if they can break the habit of editing-while-they-write. I’m not saying that everyone has to do this, but if you dislike writing, give it a try. It may surprise you. Here are some tips on how to make it work: https://www.publicationcoach.com/7-ways-to-stop-editing-while-you-write/

By: Tom Bentley

Tom Bentley — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:42:18 +0000

John, like you, I edit as I write, in close to the same fashion: changing words, syntax and adding/subtracting on the fly. That feels organic to me, notwithstanding the argument to just get the first draft done. And then I edit after.

I will often (deadline permitting) wait another day before I turn something in to give it a final edit, which sometimes results in just a word change or two, and sometimes more substantive chances.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:25:25 +0000

I do a mix of both, but probably the majority of editing once I’ve got a good first draft done.

By: Lana

Lana — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:10:36 +0000

Thanks for making it clear that there’s no one answer. I’ve heard other writers insist that the only way to be prolific is to write without editing, then go back. I’ve tried to write with no editing–it just doesn’t work!

Like you, if I’m trying to capture an outline or brainstorming phrases I’ll go without regard to spelling or such, but if I’m cranking out prose for a project, I edit for spelling and punctuation as I go, and frequently go back to change words. Then everything gets another go over, quick for emails and such, or thorough, if it’s client work or my own content.