Welche Bearbeitungsfehler verschlechtern das Schreiben?

"Ask someone else to review your work" is key here. Even the most experienced writers are too close to their work to catch all mistakes and errors. If someone else isn't at hand to review your work, the second best option is to leave the work untouched for a few days, before returning to edit with a fresh perspective.

Be careful with AI-driven tools like Grammarly. Yes, use them. (I do). Just know that they're imperfect tools. For example, Grammarly will continually try to remove colons, em dashes, and ellipses. It also likes to move attribution to the start of a sentence (where it's intrusive) rather than the end. Carefully vet each suggestion before accepting.

One thing I have come to realize is that people blindly correct grammar mistakes apps like Grammarly suggest. Do not neglect the fact that it is an application and might not be able to sense the tone and coherence of certain statements. Review the suggestions well before accepting them.

Unclear or ambiguous sentences can confuse readers. It's important to express ideas in a clear and straightforward manner. Inconsistent use of terminology, style, or formatting can create confusion and disrupt the coherence of the writing. Overly complex sentences or unnecessary words can dilute the message and make the writing convoluted.

Here's the problem not everyone has the funds to shell out 3000 to an editor especially if your self publishing. I recommend a book called Edit yourself into print it is by two famous editors sorry can't remember their names but you can find the book online

Inconsistent Oxford comma application is one. Please always use the Oxford comma; it's excellent for clarity, and it also solves the "inconsistent Oxford comma" issue. Ergo, this is a success path.

Inconsistency can be an issue... but so can consistency. Repetitive phrasing, sentence structures and terms make any writing an absolute chore to read. Strike a balance and keep it interesting by retaining the same tone and authorial voice while mixing up your language and sentence lengths.

Yep. One thing that makes editing difficult is inconsistency. Being consistent poses many challenge. Consistency sometimes translated as boring. And it sometimes translated as not creative. But consistency makes your voice 'you' enough. Please experiment on that. When you edit, make sure you don't deviate from your voice.

Issues with wordiness and redundancy begin at the initial writing stage. If not enough has been written, then it can be difficult to build upon the writing in the editorial stage. The result can be stilted or inconsistent unless you go through multiple rounds of editing. To avoid this, you should write as much as you possibly can in the first instance, including all the details that might be relevant. Then, when it comes to the editing, you can get out your red pen and remove any details or passages which seem off-topic or repetitive. The resulting work will then be clear, concise and to-the-point.

While editing, it is tempting to open a thesaurus and find out a more effective word for the one that is already there in the script. There are words that just catch your attention repeatedly because they sound too flat. The first reaction is to find out a synonym. This is the place when things can go really wrong. If you are replacing a word with a synonym, give it a long, hard thought. The new word should not just be appropriate in the context, it must also be in sync with the overall tone of the text.

There is sophistication in simplicity, and that applies to writing and editing as well. Your credibility as a writer is not dependent on the number of words you write but on how concise your message is without the use of filler words and phrases. Just write what you mean and mean what you write.

Agree! I'd like to emphasize that you should avoid passive voice. "Writers would be understood more by the readers if you use active voice." OR "Active voice will make the reader understand better." Can you see the difference?

It's human to assume that more words result in stronger copy. In reality, because of short attention spans, the opposite is true.

Your writing will not lack structure if you avoid vague, undetailed language and filler words. You should also use just the right amount of words or information to make your point.

An outline is the writer's best tool, especially for longer pieces. The outline doesn't have to be detailed or complex; a list of bullet points is often sufficient. You only need enough information to be able to check the structure and flow of your piece. For longer pieces, I use sticky notes. I summarize my ideas, quotes, and research on the stickies, one per note, then push them around until I have a structure and flow that works for the piece.

It's best to not think about your tone and voice at all when you start writing. Get your words on the page and get your message across. But when you have a first draft, reread what you've written (or better yet, get someone else to do it) and edit your work until the tone is right. I encourage my authors to lean towards an informal approach. This is the best way to make your writing more engaging and authentic. If your approach is too formal, then people will just think you've used AI to write it!

Read it out loud. This helps you to catch tone problems as well as typos. It alerts you to boring copy, and it helps you to trim down sentences that are way too long.

Tone and voice are a balance. Follow all the advice from AI and you will end up with something flat and beyond dull. Consistency and authenticity are key and your voice should sing (or at the very least speak).

Not being aware of the intended audience can be an obstacle, especially with any kind of instructions. It's hard to remember who you were before you became the expert you might be now. Your readers might be back at your starting place.

Editing is an entirely different beast from writing. Firstly, always run the MS through one of the many apps like Grammarly, then have the PC read it to you. there should be a week between these two actions, after another week you will be ready to check the bones of the MS and the voice.

Check your sources. Then check their sources. Go all the way back to the primary source. If you get stuck in a loop of pages referencing other pages that only cited the first source they found, don't perpetuate this game of "telephone"—find supporting information somewhere more reputable.

To review tone of voice, read key sections out loud. Whether you are ghost writing for someone else or need to know it feels authentic to your own voice, reading out loud provides the additional sensory feedback to support your editing

Editing as you go is a great way to guarantee sloppy editing and choppy writing. Write first. Turn off spell check. Disregard typos. Just flow. Edit second. Read out loud. Use a pen and paper Delete as much as possible.

Another common editing mistake that ruins writing is not hiring a professional, qualified editor once you’re done making your own edits and you’re ready to prepare your book for publication. Depending on their field, a good editor will correct issues in grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and logical flow.

Always write first, then edit. Many beginning writers edit as they go along writing, which isn't the best approach. It's much better and more efficient to write freely and reach a state of flow. Then let the writing marinate overnight, if possible. Only then can the writing be approached with a clear eye for mistakes and improvements.