Today’s writing prompt is what is probably one of the most easiest and useful editing exercises there is.
Today, spend some time reading your work out loud. You’d be surprised the issues you can find just simply by reading out loud, rather than in your head.
Keep an ear out for things like awkward word choice and how well your sentences flow with eachother.
This ‘Editing the Essay’ guide provided by Harvard’s Writing Center talks about the importance of reading your work out loud. It also has a few more tips and tricks.
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