Example Edits: Introduction
I'd like to start off by giving a brief introduction to this process and why I'm publishing such a series. In addition to posting writing advice articles on this blog, I thought it might be helpful to share some of the tips I’ve learned in my experience as a professional writer and editor. So I'm taking excerpts of up to 500 words that have been submitted to me via Tumblr and editing them to show fellow writers what to look for when revising their own stories. Some of the basic things I'll be covering are:
grammar/spelling
sentence structure
character development
plot development
overall language usage
environment and pace
Each submission will receive full editing and an overall assessment of the content.
I hope that you guys will find my tips useful and can apply them to your own stories when editing your drafts.
To be considered for an example edit, please submit your excerpt of 500 words or fewer using “Example Edit” in the subject. You will be credited as the author of the excerpt with your linked Tumblr username, and I will only publish the submitted material with your approval. You can also request to remain anonymous as the author if you prefer.
