As I gain more experience in the industry, I notice that newly-minted writers seem to make the same types of mistakes. The next time you are looking over your manuscript, you might want to check for these things:
*verb-tense inconsistencies
*run-on sentences
*dialogue that doesn't advance the plot
*dialogue that isn't specific to the character
*characters acting out of character
*Telling and not showing the story
These are just a few of the common errors I routinely run across. These tips do not replace a professional edit (I have previously posted on this) but will help get your manuscript into better shape before an editor sees it.
Happy writing!
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