Next, I will discuss the benefits of rereading when you've finished writing. I just want to clarify that these techniques should be used together unless your writing is too short to read as you go. I have used both techniques on stories as short as 500 words, so there really is no excuse not to!
These are a few reasons while rereading after you're done is beneficial:
1. You get to see the wider picture. Whilst rereading while you go is great for spotting smaller mistakes, you get the whole picture when you reread your work in its entirety.
2. You can reconsolidate your ideas. Reflect on what has worked well, and what needs changing. You only get this information by reading your own work back. There might be areas which, on reflection, just don't seem right. This is fine! I will talk about this more in next week's theme: reviewing.
3. It's actually really satisfying to reread your whole work. Rereading isn't just about spotting mistakes: you should feel proud of your own work and it should make for a great read. If you don't enjoy reading it, will anyone else? Think about what the most exciting/gripping parts of your work are and if they balance well with the rest. Does the ending tie everything together? Is it satisfying? Which story arch have you used?
In my final post this week, I will be discussing how to reread effectively, so stay tuned!
Happy writing!
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