Editor Fixes Common Prose Mistakes (Part 3)

Line-level mistakes can sneak into any draft and make your sentences feel clunky without you even realising it. In this episode of Editor Fixes, I’m breaking down some of the most common habits I cut out of manuscripts: overusing past perfect (had had, had been), doubling up on adjectives, leaning too hard on vague pronouns, and padding lines with redundant phrases. With real examples and clear edits, you’ll learn how to spot these issues in your own writing and make quick changes that sharpen every page. 💻 ✏️ My 3-course Bundle: https://www.the-plottery.com/courses 🎥 Watch next: ▸ Editor Fixes Part 1 → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4eR8n2IJAA ▸ Full Editor Fixes Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtS3E6KBsopZi-xArfrANCjiWhddZevNY 👉Topics Covered: 0:00-0:35 Intro 0:35-4:24 Habit 1 4:24-6:21 Habit 2 6:21-8:48 Habit 3 8:48-10:51 Habit 4 10:51 🧠 Want more resources? → Free novel planner: https://www.the-plottery.com/novel-plan → Free dialogue writing workbook: https://www.the-plottery.com/your-dialogues-boring → My Notion organiser for chaotic writers: https://www.the-plottery.com/chaos-curated → My set of writing theory e-books: https://www.the-plottery.com/writers-toolboox → Finish Your First Novel physical guide: https://www.the-plottery.com/book-order 🌿 Want to work with me 1-1? As a literary editor, I can take your awesome project idea and polish it into a meaningful piece of literature that aligns with your heart and your story. → My Packages: https://www.the-plottery.com/editing Currently FULLY-BOOKED for the next year, but you can jump on the waitlist to get my first available spots when they open back up. 💌 Stay connected → Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.the-plottery.com/email-confirm (I’ve been repeatedly told this is my most interesting channel to follow!) → Instagram: @the.plottery → Website: https://www.the-plottery.com/ 🕊️ The motto I live by: “Start before you’re ready.” Your story already exists in its full glory in your deep subconscious, and it’s your job as a writer to open yourself to exploration, trust yourself, and let the truth come out onto the page. Thanks for watching. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if this video resonated with you and you’d like to see my future uploads 💜