Most writing is MUCH better if it goes through at least one editing pass, with diminishing returns the more editing you do. The trick is not to mix writing with editing—write first, let it be ugly, let your stream of consciousness take you away. And when you’re done, then become the critic and the editor.
I want to share one of the most useful articles I read: You Might as Well Be a Great Copy Editor.
https://blog.regehr.org/archives/1471
Most writing is MUCH better if it goes through at least one editing pass, with diminishing returns the more editing you do. The trick is not to mix writing with editing—write first, let it be ugly, let your stream of consciousness take you away. And when you’re done, then become the critic and the editor.