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Lesson
Check and polish your writing
About this lesson
Summary
Read it, trim it and fix the small mistakes before you publish.
Follow along
Steps
- Leave your writing for an hour, or a night, then read it again.
- Read it out loud. Mark anywhere you stumble.
- Cut every word that does not do a job.
- Check names, numbers and links, then ask someone else to read it once.
In writing
In a few words
Everyone makes mistakes when they write, so always check your work before you publish. Leave it for a while, then read it out loud. Where you stumble, the reader will too. Cut any word that does not earn its place, and check names, numbers and links. A quick tidy up makes you look careful and trustworthy.
Words explained
Proofread: reading your writing carefully to find mistakes.
Trim: cutting out words you do not need.