From Good to Great: Self-Editing Secrets for Better Writing

The accelerated pace of digital comms puts pressure on writers to publish quickly—often at the expense of quality. Yet we’re expected to produce perfect prose posthaste. This session helps you meet those demands with a self-editing system that blends traditional techniques that even the best book authors use, along with software and AI tools. You’ll discover how to PROOF your work like a pro—ensuring polished, error-free copy that beats expectations. We’ll explore how to:

• Perfect Your Style: Tips to create your own tailored style guide and a quick-reference checklist for consistent, clear and accurate writing.
• Review with Fresh Eyes: Why we often miss our own errors—plus easy techniques to gain fresh perspectives on our copy.
• Optimize with AI: Top AI and software tools for editing—and how to use them effectively without abdicating your voice, expertise or ownership.
• Overcome Common Pitfalls: Easy ways to spot and fix frequent writing errors and editorial pet peeves.
• Facilitate Collaborative Editing: Insights to transform group editing into a productive process—plus how to tactfully edit your boss’s work (or take their notes on yours).