Probably in common with most writers, I struggle to edit my own work. I am editing some of my own work and a book for a friend. Editing for a friend is SO much easier! It must be because you are too close to your own work.
I have been researching this area and have come across some tips that may helpful to others.
When you have finished your book, set it aside for at least a month, or longer before even attempting to reread.
Read it out loud. I have discovered an app, Natural speaker, which might help here. I downloaded this and uploaded my book. The voices are a bit mechanical in the free version but it did help once I had my headphones in and computer open and at the ready. This enabled me to correct the text as I listened to it. It was easier to hear…
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When Angels Fly 