Well, as it says on the title, it's all about editing.
How many times do you edit your work?
I edit my work as I write it, but also, I edit it for three more times after finishing.
Why three?
Well, I wanted to avoid my earlier mistake of editing the story I've written for unlimited times, causing it to drag on for 10 years before I'm finally satisfied (which is in fact, I simply had enough of editions). Bottom line is, the story got too convoluted and different from what I initially envisioned.
Three editions. What for?
1st is for the story flow and construction. In this edit, I'd iron-out possible plotholes and inconsistencies, mostly by adding or subtracting excerpts. Reordering of scenes and events happen also in this stage.
2nd is for grammar and spelling. There are moments when I commit spelling and grammar mistakes, and I haven't noticed it yet 'till this second edit. This is because I focused on other technical issues (like story flow, etc.). Take note for
best hoodies, I'm not a native English speaker astroworld, so there can be instances where I happen to pass-over some errors.
3rd is polishing. It's a sort of additional icing on the edit to make sure that the quality of my story is the best I'd roll out there.
While editing, it will be helpful if you havr your plotline by your side, so that you know what your story's direction would take.
Well, I can't say my system is perfect. But in any case, I thought I'd share it out to help. Feel free to share yours as well, I'd like to learn from you!