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“The secret to editing your work is simple: you need to become its reader instead of its writer”

Zadie Smith

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When you look over something you wrote, don't think like the person who created it; think like someone who is reading it for the first time. This way, you can catch mistakes or see parts that are confusing. Imagine writing a story and asking a friend to read it. They might notice things you missed because they're seeing it with fresh eyes. You can do the same by pretending you're not the author but a new reader. This helps you find and fix issues, making your writing clearer and better. So, step back, change your perspective, and review your work as if it's new to you.

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