Need Help Asap] Title: How to edit your own writing). Writing is hard, but don't overlook the difficulty - and the importance - of editing your own work before letting others see it. Here's how. The secret to good writing is good editing. It's what separates hastily written, randomly punctuated, incoherent rants from learned polemics and op - eds, and cringeworthy fan fiction from a critically acclaimed novel. By the time this article is done, I'll have edited and reqwritten each line at least a few times. Here's how to start editing your own work. Now, let's look at how to do the actual editing. Watch For Common Errors " Most writing mistakes are despairingly common; good writers just get better at catching them before they hit the page. If you're serious about improving your writing. I recommend you read " The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White, a how - to guide on writing good, clear English and avoiding the most common mistakes. " Politics and the English Language " by George Orwell is also worth studying if you want to avoid " ugly and inaccurate " writing. Watch out for. 1) Cliches. 2) The passive voice. 3) Rambling . Question 1: Choose a process or event from the text. Describe the process or event using a short narrative to highlight the most important information). Will Mark Brainliest