Recently I was content editing a client’s letter and was having trouble coming up with a good transition between the first two paragraphs. I took a break to take care of some laundry, and in the midst of folding a yellow towel, the solution hit me.
One thing I’ve learned over my years of ghostwriting and editing is the importance of giving your writing a rest. Sometimes when you’re staring at the words on the screen, writing and rewriting over and over, you can’t get it exactly right no matter how long you sit there! But if you give your mind time to rest, the answers will often come.
Just like Dawn and I preached in Write It Right, allow plenty of time for the editing. Don’t be afraid to walk away. Excellence can’t be rushed.