Can I edit my own novel?

Can I edit my own novel?

Russell Celyn Jones (Published writer. Professor of Creative Writing and Director of the MA Programme at Birkbeck College (University of London).) gives expert video advice on: How can I tell if my novel is any good?; Why does my work need to be edited?; Can I edit my own novel? and more...

It is very hard to edit your own work. If you are a member of a writing group you will pick up certain skills .That will help you perhaps use objective judgements on your work but it is practically impossible to make the final editing decisions. Someone else has to do it for you.