How Should New Writers Approach Editing? | Ep. 317 | The Merry Writer Podcast

How Should New Writers Approach Editing? | Ep. 317 | The Merry Writer Podcast

April 22, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 317

About this episode

The episode discusses how new writers can approach the editing process of their first manuscript.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES EDIT: Apologies for the technical issues. During the recording our connection became unstable and both myself and Rachel ended up out of Zoom for brief periods Yes, we are back with another editing episode. For those new to writing, the editing process can be quite overwhelming, so we discuss some things that can help you get started and what to consider when editing your first manuscript. In this episode, we cover: Know the types of edits Make a list of things to consider Take a break Use a style sheet First pass read Get outside help and more As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We’re open to Author Interviews and Industry Interviews. This means, if you’re an author or work in the writing field (cover designer, audiobook narrator, editor, etc.) we want to hear from you! If you would like to be considered, please take a moment to review our FAQs Page. If you feel you’d be a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are currently accepting submissions…

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