Editing

Editing is a necessary art, but it is an art that is often unloved and overlooked. When considering a first draft or even a fifth draft, it is necessary to be ruthless toward the words that once were so beloved. I always approach the final document through the eyes of the reader. Is this clear? Is there a better way to describe this? Are there unnecessary words clouding the overall picture? Below are some sample documents that I wrote but also heavily edited for clarity and length.

Security

Environment

Real Estate

 

If you re-read your work, you can find on re-reading a great deal of repetition can be avoided by re-reading and editing.
William Safire

Portfolio

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