over editing

Editing Tip #78 – Ditch the Self-Restraint

By M.J. Moores on March 23, 2015 • ( 2 )

As writers there will come a time when you’ve amassed as much knowledge as your brain can (currently) handle regarding composition and editing. You’ll find you just need to focus on what it is you love – writing. Something else… Read More ›

Editing Tip #60

By M.J. Moores on November 17, 2014 • ( 0 )

Don’t Over Edit… Pt. 3 ~ The easiest trap to fall into is getting stuck in the mind-set that “it has to be perfect” before you’ll let yourself move on. You might think that this kind of over editing is … Read More ›

Editing Tip #59

By M.J. Moores on November 10, 2014 • ( 4 )

Don’t Over Edit… Pt. 2 ~ One of the easiest things to do in anticipation of your first edit is to research. Research what? Writing “Best Practices” from online blogs (like this one) and Writers Magazines who show you how… Read More ›

Editing Tip #58

By M.J. Moores on November 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

Don’t Over Edit… Pt. 1 ~ Yes, it can happen. How? A few different ways: Listening to too many people (friends/family/beta readers/editors/early reviewers) Trying too many new ideas (how to book pointers) Editing without focus (going over the same moments… Read More ›