Take a sentence from your WIP & write 3 versions, changing only 1 important word each time. Which version creates the strongest image, emotion, or character?
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Micro editing is noticing. One unnecessary word. One weak verb. One sentence that could be tighter. Words can make or break your story.
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Read a paragraph aloud & listen for words that feel slightly wrong. Your ear can spot a weak word before your editor's brain can see it.
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The first word that comes to mind isn't always the best. During a micro edit, pause over nouns and verbs. Are they the right ones?
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When editing, look at every “very”, “really”, “quite” and “just”. Does the sentence need it? If it can survive without it, delete it!
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Good writing is often about small choices. Replace one vague verb with a precise one. What changes when you choose the exact word?
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St. Louis Writers Guild shared some Mark Twain wisdom to inspire your writing.
Finding the right word is what it is all about.

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