Tips for Editing Your Own Work - video

It's challenging to edit your own book, but there are some tips that can help. Freelance editor Erin Brown gives some practical advice for editing your own work to make sure it's ready for publication. Verify that you are showing instead of telling throughout your manuscript. Review your characters' consistency to ensure that they are distinctive in everything they do and say. To self-edit your work, you also need a keen eye and understanding of grammar. Although it is difficult, try to be objective when editing your own work.