Editor Fixes Common Prose Mistakes (Part 1)

Want to make your prose stronger and more engaging? In this video, I’m breaking down the most common prose mistakes I fix as a book editor and how you can avoid them in your own writing. We’ll look at filter words, pronoun-heavy sentences, flat pacing, and repetitive sentence structures, and I’ll show you simple editing techniques that instantly make your writing more immersive. Whether you’re a beginner author working on your first novel or an experienced writer polishing your draft, these prose writing tips will help you create sentences that flow, build atmosphere, and keep readers hooked. 💻 ✏️ My 3-course Bundle: https://www.the-plottery.com/courses 🎥 Watch next: ▸ 7 Weak Words to Cut From Your Novel→ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Js1EMLL9fA&ab_channel=ThePlottery ▸ Editor Fixes Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtS3E6KBsopZi-xArfrANCjiWhddZevNY 👉 Topics Covered: 0:00-1:10 Intro 1:10-4:03 Fix 1 4:03-7:26 Fix 2 7:26 Fix 3 🧠 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 💌 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 💜 #writingtips #authortube #characterdevelopment #antiwritingadvice #softrebellion