16 Editing

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Editing is a critical part of the copywriting process. But how much should you edit? Where should you put your focus for the biggest gains? Listen now to learn:

  • Why perfectionism is the enemy – and how to beat it
  • The two most important editing steps
  • How long to leave between writing and editing (and why you need a gap)
  • How to apply the 80/20 principle for efficient editing

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