"Writing, I think, is not apart from living. Writing is a kind of double living. The writer experiences everything twice. Once in reality and once in that mirror which waits always before or behind."
Even if you plan on sending your manuscript or article to an editor for review prior to publishing, (which is highly recommended), you should spend a fair amount of time editing your own work. By taking time to edit it, it will become polished and look professional, reflecting the quality of you and your services. Here are some tips to help you become a great self editor and obtain positive writing results.
By definition, the modern practice of history begins with written records; evidence of human culture without writing is the realm of prehistory.