What I learned from editing my credo

What stands out to me the most from revisiting my credo is the excess of words I tend to use in my writing. I feel as thought I use a lot of "empty" or "filler" words that take up space without contributing any additional meaning to a sentence. In learning to think as an editor, I am becoming more conscious of this habit and will hopeful see improvements.

Learning to edit your own work is a valuable skill for any kind of writer. I am always quick to find flaws in the writing of others, but it is a very different experience trying to edit the words I wrote and know so well. As with anything, practice and effort will make this process easier as time goes on, and will be a skill I know I can take with me wherever I find a career.