The Worst Part Of Writing Is Editing

There's a reason why the word "writer" rhymes with "bruiser." You're working on your craft, and you want to do it right. And then you have to go back and fix all the mistakes you made.

It's not just about fixing typos and grammatical errors (though that can be difficult enough). It's about finding ways to make your writing clearer, more concise, and more compelling. It's about making sure that every sentence counts, and that everything you say has an impact on your readers.

The worst part of writing is editing. It's true. It's the part where you have to go back and make changes to what you've already written, and then it's not going to be perfect anymore. After you've put in countless hours of work, and you've finally finished your first draft—it's hard to believe that you'll ever get to the point where it's good enough to be published.

But then comes the editing process. And it's a long one: from changing sentence structure and grammar to cutting out unnecessary details and rephrasing clunky sentences, there are plenty of changes to make and they're not always easy.

It can be very discouraging when you get your piece back from the editor with a bunch of red marks all over it—especially if you've spent hours on the piece. Sometimes you just want to throw in the towel and quit altogether because of all the edits.

The first draft of anything is always the best.

This is not just my opinion—it's a scientific fact. It's why we have such a high rate of writer's block and why so many writers never finish a book. Because they get too attached to their first draft, they find it impossible to make changes and improvements.

They think they've written the best thing ever and don't want to ruin it by making changes, but what they don't realize is that their first draft is not perfect—it's just as flawed as everything else on earth. And if you don't edit, your manuscript will never be published.

I've been a writer for a long time now, and one thing I've learned is that every piece of writing is different. Sometimes you'll write something that just flows out of your fingers so naturally that you can barely believe it; other times it feels like pulling teeth. The same goes for editing—sometimes you'll have trouble finding things to change or improve, while other times the very act of reading through your own work will leave you feeling like you should be wearing a mask and surgical gloves before touching a single word again.

Even if the content is solid and engaging, if the reader can't understand what you're trying to say or get bogged down in too much detail, then your writing just won't work as well as it could. If you want your readers to keep coming back for more—then it's essential that every word counts!

In Conclusion

Editing is hard work, but it's worth it! It's just so hard to get your words right, and then once you're done with that, you have to go through and make sure everything is spelled correctly.

The first draft feels so good—like you've just finished a marathon and you're ready to run another one. But then comes editing and all of that excitement drains away as you realize that no matter how much time you spend on your first draft, it still needs work.

But once you get past that initial hurdle of editing and start learning how to do it well—not just faster or more efficiently but also better—it's an incredibly rewarding experience. It can help you take your writing from good to great, and it will make sure your content is always ready when someone needs it.

Editing isn't just about making sure that nothing is wrong with your writing. Editing also helps you figure out what's working, so that you can keep doing more of what works and less of what doesn't. Editing is just part of the process of writing a good piece—and it's something we all need to do in order to make sure our writing is as clear, concise, and interesting as possible.