How much time do you put into polishing your articles/stories?

Beverly Level X³

August 2, 2014, 1:52 am

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How much time do you put into polishing your articles/stories?

The longest part of writing for me is not the research or writing but the polishing or editing phase. I love this aspect of writing, maybe more than the writing part itself as it gives me a chance to edit and revise or refine my work until it shines.

I read and reread my article and check it for clarity, ease of understanding and fluidity. This is more easily done if you read the article out loud.

I spend so much time refining the article, but for me, it's time worth spent as it produces the results I want.

How much time do you spent editing/polishing or refining your article to make it sound just right?

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NaturalWriter

I'm quite obsessive compulsive during the writing phase and the editing phase. It can literally take me a few hours to write an article as I read each paragraph as I write it to make sure it flows right. Then I sit back and think of different words to use, and how many ways I can change a description around so it goes right into the next part without even realizing it.

Once my writing is complete, I'm very much like you, as I read it over and over, picking it apart piece by piece. After that phase is finally over (I say finally in the sense of relief because it is obsessing...lol) I pass over the keys to @Asmodeus to read it over. I find a fresh pair of eyes does me wonders, as he gives me the final ok on my writing...lol Because for me, I'm my own worst critic...lol

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ricky44

I like taking the time to polish what I write. I go over it fine toothed to make sure that it is perfect for my clients.

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ralph101

I take my time perfecting it as well. I want my clients to be extremely happy with it.

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alisnikol

Once I have completed my article, I took around 2 hours to polish it, because while writing we made lots of mistakes and it also depends upon the subject for which you are writing. But I think a good article is that which not only fulfills user query but also make them curious to know more from you.

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Wayne

This will depend on how much someone is paying me to write. So for instance, if I get $50 for that article, I will put more time into editing and revisions than if they are only paying $10. It just makes sense I would not want to spend more than an hour on writing/editing and revisions if I'm only getting ten dollars.

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Lillian

This will depend on how much someone is paying me to write. So for instance, if I get $50 for that article, I will put more time into editing and revisions than if they are only paying $10. It just makes sense I would not want to spend more than an hour on writing/editing and revisions if I'm only getting ten dollars.

You could easily earn less than a dollar an hour if you put an entire day into writing and editing an article.

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Maggie777

I am also a freelance writer and I have my own method of writing first when I write an article I leave it and later I check it and again see it's really working or not in sense if it's useful or not. I believe as long as the content is unique and useful it's the best article.

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Beverly

I am also a freelance writer and I have my own method of writing first when I write an article I leave it and later I check it and again see it's really working or not in sense if it's useful or not. I believe as long as the content is unique and useful it's the best article.

Giving the article some breathing room is always a good idea as it gives you the chance to work on other projects and gain fresh perspective, so that when you return you will be more objective.

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Maggie777

Giving the article some breathing room is always a good idea as it gives you the chance to work on other projects and gain fresh perspective, so that when you return you will be more objective.

Absolutely agree with that

How much time do you put into polishing your articles/stories?

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ktechsol

Writing the content take most of the time. Posting is not that time taking job. Hardly 5-10 min.

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evie

I read it aloud and then go over it well. Then I walk away from it for a bit and come back to see if I make any mistakes.

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Corzhens

I agree that writing a story or article takes a shorter time than the review of such. On the average, I read and re-read my writing for at least 5 times and depending on the corrections, revisions or enhancements, I sometimes reach up to reading 20 times. I remember writing my first blog, it took me several days because I seemed not to be contented with my article. As one writer advised me, don't dwell too much and don't try to make a perfect write up for you will just be spending time which is not really being productive. When you think there is not much to be desired in terms of enhancement, submit it for publication.

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vinaya

It depends on my purpose of writing and the market where I intend to sell. If I am working on my article that would be published on my byline on a newspaper or blog, then I will be spending over a week to work on the story, however, if I am working for a client, I don't spend too much time. However, if the buyer is paying me high I will work on the story for days so that I am able to deliver the best.

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