Track Changes: How to Use Microsoft’s Powerful Editing Feature Track Changes documents may look messy, but don't be intimidated. This feature is easy to use and a valuable tool for authors and editors.

Time-saving tip for indie authors: Use Track Changes to manage feedback and edits without losing momentum.

This post shows you how:
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Check your pacing! Are slower emotional scenes balanced with action or tension? Keep the reader engaged with a well-paced story. ⚖️📖 #StoryFlow #WritingCraft #SelfEditingTips #AmWriting #DesertMysticEditing

Do you really need every "he said/she said"? Highlight all your dialogue tags—some can be replaced with action beats! 💬✍️ #WritingDialogue #SelfEditingTips #ShowDontTell #AmEditing #DesertMysticEditing

Search through your manuscript for 'said nothing', 'silently'. 'wordlessly', 'without a a word' and similar variations.

See if pruning these makes the sentence and actions stronger.

There are a bunch of these crutch phrases you can usually cut to clean your writing up.

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Do you really need every "he said/she said"? Highlight all your dialogue tags—some can be replaced with action beats! 💬✍️ #WritingDialogue #SelfEditingTips #ShowDontTell #AmEditing #DesertMysticEditing

Using “was” is passive writing, or is it? Dr. Diana Stout shows how to identify passive voice with two clear questions. Read on to understand the advantages and pitfalls of "was."

Hey Writers! Here's some tips about passive writing. Is your subject performing the action? writersinthestormblog.com/2025/02/usin... #writingtips #writers #authors #writingandbooks #passivewriting #activewriting #selfeditingtips #editing #editors #writing

Hey Writers! Here's a self-editing tip: "Wrong Word Placement" from Jessi Rita Hoffman. bookeditor-jessihoffman.com/wrong-word-p... #writingtips #writingandbooks #writers #authors #selfediting #selfeditingtips #editors #proofreaders #lineeditors #editing #copyeditors #writingfiction #writingbooks