We read the published work to find out what works, at least as a writer. I have been writing for decades, and I still read to find out what works, especially in the genres I enjoy reading and writing and the new work just emerging.
EDITING
Editing, Class 4 July 22, 2020
Listen to your work. Have someone else read it to you, so you have a sense of how it sounds, the flow and the rhythm of the work. When you read it yourself, you may miss these things.
Self-Editing Class Notes Class 2 July 8, 2020
Read it out loud, and to an audience or person who if possible who will tell you the truth, not just say, “That was great.”
Carol's Notes 