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Originally Posted by kcmay
In my estimation, self-editing can be done well by about 1% of authors. It's a skill like any other that takes time to learn and master. If you're that good at self-editing, go for it.  |
Do you think you can combine a 3rd party reader with your own efforts to make things more effective?
I think if you're willing not to be defensive and to take a step back and have an independent party giving critical feedback, that you might do a better job of self-editing.
Eg.
If I wrote something and had no feedback, it might be difficult for me to jolt myself outside of my own bubble to critically assess what I've written.
However if I had an independent person challenge me on what I've done, I might be able to remove myself enough to look at my work from a different point of view.
All probably easier said than done of course, but I guess my point is that if circumstances are such that self-editing is the only option, then doing it from within that "bubble" probably isn't such a good idea.
Still - finding that 3rd party willing to help is not necessarily easy I would imagine.
Regards
Caleb