Self-editing and proofreading are not new for a writer. As a writer, you may have struggled with it for years. Even though there is a wish to hire an editor or proofreader to fine-tune your manuscript, you will have to do some editing on your own at the starting point. You have to employ a DIY approach to review and revise it yourself. If you plan to do so, you must set your benchmark and perform at your best level to ensure your final version meets your standard for the manuscript.