How to Line Edit by SEU OWL

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How to Line Edit

Published on Nov 18, 2015

This deck identifies some improvements you can accomplish with line editing, which occurs after revision and content editing but before copy editing and proofreading.

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How to Line Edit

Because readers want writing that is graceful and clear.

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Make sure each sentence is a complete thought that supports the purpose of the paragraph.

Make sure it's clear why you move from one thought to the next.

Use the most precise language possible.

Omit redundancy. Instead of saying the same thing in two different ways,
pick one.

Make sure there aren't any shifts in point of view or tone.

Be unique.
Avoid clichés.

Above all, be clear.

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How to Line Edit

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How to Line Edit

Make sure each sentence is a complete thought that supports the purpose of the paragraph.

Make sure it's clear why you move from one thought to the next.

Use the most precise language possible.

Omit redundancy. Instead of saying the same thing in two different ways, pick one.

Make sure there aren't any shifts in point of view or tone.

Be unique.Avoid clichés.

Above all, be clear.

SEU OWL

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Omit redundancy. Instead of saying the same thing in two different ways,
pick one.

Be unique.
Avoid clichés.