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Get a second opinion or another perspective on an edited document, with a fresh pair of eyes from a new copyeditor who can edit, proofread or rewrite your content. A revising editor will edit or rewrite draft manuscripts in line with the wider context of your piece, branding, tone-of-voice, fact-checking for information accuracy; AP, APA or Chicago Manual of Style guidelines and with SEO requirements in mind. Find Rewriting and Revisions WFH freelancers on May 20, 2025 who work remotely. Read less
Rewriting or revising an article to make it unique and better involves a blend of creativity, critical analysis, and technical editing skills. Here's a step-by-step approach:
1. Understand the Original Piece
Read and Analyze: Thoroughly read the article to understand its main points, structure, tone, and intended audience.
Identify Weaknesses: Note areas where the article might be unclear, repetitive, or not engaging enough. Look for factual inaccuracies or outdated information.
2. Define Your Objective
Purpose: Decide what you aim to achieve with the revision - whether it's to inform better, entertain, simplify complex information, or add a new perspective.
Audience: Consider if the target audience has changed or if there's a need to adjust the content to better serve them.
3. Restructure for Clarity and Flow
Outline: Draft a new outline if necessary. This might involve rearranging sections, merging or splitting paragraphs to improve the logical flow.
Introduction and Conclusion: Revise the opening to grab attention and the conclusion to leave a stronger impact or call to action.
4. Revise for Content
Update Information: Research to update facts, statistics, or examples that might be outdated.
Expand or Condense: Add new information or insights that weren't in the original or cut down redundant or less relevant content.
Add Depth: Provide more context, background, or analysis where the original was superficial.
5. Enhance Style and Voice
Voice: Adjust the tone to better match the intended audience or to reflect a particular style (e.g., making it more conversational or formal).
Language: Use more precise, engaging, or contemporary language. Replace clichés with fresh metaphors or analogies.
Perspective: If appropriate, offer a new angle or narrative style to make the piece more distinctive.
6. Improve Readability
Sentence Structure: Vary sentence lengths, simplify complex sentences, and ensure each sentence adds value.
Paragraphs: Break up long paragraphs, ensure each serves a clear purpose, and use transitions effectively.
Visual Elements: Consider adding or revising visual elements like images, infographics, or charts for clarity or engagement.
7. Technical Editing
Grammar and Syntax: Correct errors, enhance syntax for clarity.
SEO: If online, incorporate SEO best practices without compromising readability, like using keywords naturally.
Citations: Ensure all sources are properly cited, especially if new information has been added.
8. Fact-Check and Verify
Accuracy: Double-check all facts, quotes, and data, especially if you've added or altered information.
9. Peer or Self-Review
Feedback: If possible, get feedback from others or take a break before reviewing your work with fresh eyes.
Revise Again: Based on feedback or your own review, make further adjustments.
10. Final Touches
Headlines and Subheadings: Craft compelling headlines and subheadings that reflect the revised content.
Proofreading: Perform a final proofread for any overlooked errors.
11. Plagiarism Check
Originality: Use plagiarism detection tools to ensure your rewrite is sufficiently unique, particularly if the article is for publication or academic purposes.
12. Reflection
Document Changes: Note what changes were most effective in improving the article for future reference.
By following these steps, you can transform an existing article into something more engaging, informative, or relevant, while ensuring it retains or gains its original purpose and impact. Remember, the goal is not just to make it different but to make it better in some measurable ways.
