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I forgot two more suggestions: One is to find a writing buddy. Edit (and by that, I mean critique, not rewrite) each other's work, and offer comments back and
by dprice1 16y ago
I forgot two more suggestions: One is to find a writing buddy. Edit (and by that, I mean critique, not rewrite) each other's work, and offer comments back and forth. Establish some ground rules so that you don't get angry at each other. I personally think this is best done in person. When I need to communicate something important at work, I'll almost always ask a trusted coworker to help me read and edit my writing. Without fail, they will see several things I missed.
I try to self-edit and, I can offer a suggestion from my own experience. I strongly suggest using a pen on a paper copy. This takes you out of the context in which you originally wrote the work-- your computer and keyboard. You can step away from your desk and go somewhere with a different context. A library, coffee shop, or outside under a tree are good places to rethink and rewrite.
And finally, I hope we'll see a revised version of your HTML5 paragraph-- you've clearly hit on an idea appealing to HN readers...