Ask yourself these questions - Seven ways to edit yourself

100 ways to improve your writing - Gary Provost 2019

Ask yourself these questions
Seven ways to edit yourself

Before calling a draft final, ask these questions:

1. Is it clear from the beginning what you’re writing about?

2. Does each paragraph advance the subject?

3. Do the important ideas stand out clearly?

4. Are more details, examples, or anecdotes needed?

5. Is the information sufficiently clear?

6. Are there sweeping statements that need to be supported?

7. Do any technical terms need explanation?

8. Is there needless repetition?

9. Is the tone consistent?

10. Are any of the sentences too involved to follow with ease?

11. Are any of the words vague?

12. Are there grammatical errors?

13. Are there punctuation errors?