Comments on: 5 Essential Tips for Better Writing From a Publication Coach

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Sun, 01 May 2011 16:22:33 +0000

Yes, for many people it is so difficult to keep writing and editing separate. But doing so will have the BIGGEST impact on your writing speed (and comfort!) Hope you enjoy the newsletter.

By: UPPAL

UPPAL — Sun, 01 May 2011 13:23:08 +0000

Hi Daphne,I read your article TODAY.I am going to follow your suggestions seriously(at least a few of them. The one which i think will be the most useful and the hardest to follow is where you advise to keep writing and editing as separate tasks. I’m so impressed that i’ve already subscribed for your Newsletter.Thanks a lot.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:14:38 +0000

Okay, publication coach, I’m working on an article about PMS for BestHealth.ca — and I will take your advice, and write the whole first draft without stopping to edit.

I’m actually looking forward to it; thanks for the encouragement!

Cheers,
Laurie
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..Writing Careers – Jobs for Magazine Staff Writers and Editors =-.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:58:31 +0000

Hi Laurie,

I guarantee that if you can stop yourself from editing while you write, you will triple (or better) your writing speed. Don’t permit yourself to edit until later. (1) You write a LOT faster, and (2) you’ll get a better result because your editing will also be better!

Turn off your monitor (or cover it with a tea towel) if necessary! -daphne

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:15:40 +0000

I actually edit as I write ALL the time -- I never separate the two. Maybe I'll try writing "real" rough drafts for a change...but I can't help cleaning it up as I write! I find poor sentences distracting, and I can't focus on creating new ones. .-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..Writing Careers – Jobs for Magazine Staff Writers and Editors =-.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:40:15 +0000

Hi George,

I know – it can be overwhelming. I suggest you start by picking just one of the tips and working on that.

Why not start with either #2 or #4? Both are fundamental to being able to write quickly (and with quality.)

Good luck! –daphne

By: Tumblemoose

Tumblemoose — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:42:06 +0000

Oh boy, Laurie, I'm in trouble. Daphne, you have opened my eyes to the err of my ways. I think this post may have the single most profound effect on how I handle assignments in the future. Color me: In awe. George .-= Tumblemoose´s last blog post ..Dear Writer, This Is The Wall. You Have Hit Me. What Now? =-.