#writerscoffeeclub May 21: Do you format as you write or do that at the end?
A little of both, but mostly I want to focus on the content before spending time on any formatting. So, if a little formatting helps me write the book better, then I add the formatting. e.g., block quotes. But otherwise, wait.
As an editor, I've found the writers who spend lots of time making their Word doc look fancy have sacrificed precious self-editing time. Better to get the words right first.
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