Good writing appears deceptively simple. It seems as though whoever did the writing just dashed it off. As a result many people believe that anyone can write. But make no mistake, good writing is an art and a craft, it doesn't’t just happen.
Good writing requires detailed research and knowledge of your subject, a sound structure to present information logically and clearly and the right voice for your target audience. Find some ideas at the Annual Reporter web site.
The term editing covers a broad range of tasks. Editors can cut unnecessary words, refine and polish the language, correct inconsistencies and alert authors to problems or imbalances in the text. They also make sure the document is readable, complete and does not contain defamatory material.
There are two types of editing: