25 Tips for Self-editing Your Social Media Posts and Blog Articles

Do you edit your own content?

Do you know what to look for when you self-edit your social media posts or blog articles?

Wouldn't it be handy to have a quick reference guide at your fingertips?

Self-editing and perfectionism woes

If you are anything like me, you find it difficult to hand over that final copy.

Just one more check. One final proofread.

Oh, look, there’s an extra space.

Let it go!

If not for deadlines, I would spend an eternity editing my final piece.

(Thank you, writing gods, for inventing deadlines!)

Write. Edit. Proofread. Send.

But hang on a sec.

Do you know what to look for in that final check before you hit the publish button?

Wouldn’t it be handy to have a list of all the bits you need to check in your final edit?

Self-editing checklist

To help you out, I’ve put together 25 tips for tightening up your copy before you hit send.

Download my handy printable self-editing checklist.

Self-editing Checklist.PDF

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Self-editing Checklist

Note: Always start with a content edit, then focus on style and structure. Proofreading, where you check for typos, incorrect or missed punctuation, and misspellings, should be your final step in the editing process.

Need more than self-editing?

For longer articles and books, it helps to collaborate with a fresh set of eyes. Find out which type of editor will best suit your needs in my article on how to choose the right editor for your needs.

Should you require a comprehensive edit or a manuscript review, schedule a call to chat about how I can help you get your book ready for publishing.

Happy writing. Happy editing.

Shamila