Self-Editing Your Novel: Tips from an Editor

Finished NaNoWriMo, wrote a novel, and now you don't know what to do next? It's time to self-edit your book! Revising that first draft can be so intimidating. Here are my tips, as an editor, to help you make the most of the self-editing process. ⌛ Timestamps: Three tips BEFORE you self-edit your novel: 2:19 - Write your marketing copy. 4:19 - Get curious. 7:52 - Honor the writer you are. Three tips WHILE you are self-editing your novel: 10:04 - Create a book map. 10:40 - Give yourself permission to tune out the grammar police. 11:40 - Cut out unnecessary words. Download my FREE editing checklist at https://www.molliereads.com/ Sign up for my e-course, Freelance Editing 101: Launch or Grow Your Editorial Business at molliereads.teachable.com Resources mentioned: Cheryl Klein's book, SECOND SIGHT My video on cutting out unnecessary words:    • Overused Words in Fiction Writing | NaNoWriMo   🌍 Follow me all over the internet! Instagram - @molliereads Twitter - @molliereads Blog - http://molliereads.com/blog Work with me - molliereads.com/work-with-me Sign up for my newsletter at molliereads.com 🏷 Tags: Editing,writing,author,authortube,editor tips,writing advice,writing tips,publishing,nanowrimo,self editing,editing my book,novel writing,editing advice