Reading is the best way to get better at any language, even when you are a native speaker. Read quality books, magazines, and articles as frequently as you can to develop your reading skills. Great readers make good editors since they have developed a mastery over the language and are familiar with different grammatical structures.While you can read different types of writing to learn different skills, it is helpful to focus on reading the type of writing you'll be working with. For instance, focus on reading modern and historical fiction if you'll be editing fiction or focus on academic writing if that will be your focus. You can read fiction to heighten your attention to detail, creativity, and emotion. Non-fiction texts can help you get a better sense of article structure and how authors incorporate facts into a larger argument. Reading can also help you develop your knowledge of a certain topic or content area. It can help you decide whether a piece you edit about that specific topic is comprehensive and clear. The more you read, the better you'll become at identifying good pieces of writing and picking up on mistakes. Everyone writes in different styles and voices. If you ask ten people to write a sentence about a topic, like "Jack and Jill have been best friends for ten years", people will word the sentence in different ways. They will also use different words to describe things and their sentences can take on different tones. Good editors can take a piece of writing and make small changes to the structure and grammar without losing the author's original tone. Some people have developed their writing style naturally, especially if they write frequently. For some, writing is very natural and they enjoy the process. Others need a specific tone to focus on, like an academic tone or a joking tone, while they write. A good editor is usually also a good writer. Good editing complements a writer's style and allows the message of the text to shine through without poor grammar and bad structure holding it back. By identifying your own writing voice, you can be more aware whenever you start to ignore the author's voice and replace it with your own. Think of an interesting topic that you can write about. Take 30 minutes and write whatever comes to mind. Have someone read over your work and ask them to tell you what sort of writing style they think you have. Professors and other authors can provide helpful insight about your writing style as well. You don't have to edit ten or twenty pages of material to practice. You can start with shorter pieces like 1,000-word articles and practice with these. This is also a good way to expose yourself to different writing styles and topics. Choose a handful of short texts to edit and practice with these before moving on to longer pieces where you'll need to check for logical flows and coherence throughout. This is a good way to keep from getting bored with the texts that you're editing. Since you'll be working with multiple shorter pieces instead of one long piece, you will have more variety in the material. While you may often edit the work of others, it's important to self-edit your own work as well. It's a good idea to let some time pass between writing and editing a piece so that you can approach it with "fresh eyes." Read your work aloud to catch errors, inconsistencies, and clunky or awkward writing. Look for passages written in passive voice, changes in verb tense, and overly wordy phrases. You should also note passages in which you tell, rather than show, the reader what is happening. Pay attention to the frequency and variety of dialogue tags as well and avoid including stage directions in your work.
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One-sentence summary -- Read frequently. Understand writing styles. Identify your writing style. Start small. Edit your own work.

Q: Look at the historical performance of your sales team. How many units have they been selling per quarter? Take this number and factor in a rough estimate of the kind of growth you'd like to see. Use this number to determine the quotas you want your sales team to reach. For instance, your salespeople might have been 25 units a quarter, but you'd like to see 20 percent growth. Set a quota of 30 units a quarter. Setting aggressive quotas can be reasonable, as long as you are prepared for the possibility of scaling back in the future. If you are just setting out and don't have historical data to draw on, research the sales figures of your competitors or similar companies in your market. Managing a team well means having expectations and helping team members meet them. If you want each team member to sell 30 units a quarter, for instance, expect them to do so. Don't make excuses for underperformers. If, however, many of your team members consistently have trouble meeting quotas, it may be time to review your expectations and create more reasonable ones. Consistent, widespread problems making sales--even among your best workers--is a sign that your expectations are off. Keep careful track of your sales metrics and compare them regularly against your expectations. Make any adjustments that seem reasonable. For instance, if many of your team members seem to be having trouble meeting your quota of 30 units per quarter, try scaling back to 25.
A: Set reasonable quotas. Hold your team accountable for quotas. Review your metrics to keep expectations realistic.

Article: Smoking significantly increases your risk of a heart attack. If you currently smoke, talk to your doctor about quitting. They can prescribe you medication, nicotine patches, or other treatments to help you stop. Moderate to vigorous physical activity can help you lose weight, strengthen your heart, and reduce your risk of high cholesterol. Aim for 30-60 minutes of exercise each day. If you're just starting out with exercise, consider hiring a personal trainer. You can also start with some more moderate activities, like swimming, walking, or biking. Take classes like Pilates or dance exercise. Try fitting in activity throughout your day. Take stretch breaks, take the stairs instead of the elevator, or do chores. Running and high-intensity interval training are examples of more vigorous exercise. Diet can affect your cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and other indicators of heart health. Avoid saturated and trans fats, which can be found in fried foods, red meat, full-fat dairy products, and palm oils. Buy foods that are low in sodium as well. Cook at home for the best results. Use fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean meats. These are all low in saturated fat but high in fiber and other good nutrients. Avoid adding salt to your meals. Packaged and processed foods are often high in sodium. Avoid canned soup, bottled sauces, chips, and processed meats like ham or salami. you drink. You don't have to quit alcohol, but you should watch how much you drink. Men should aim for no more than 2 drinks a day while women should only have 1 drink a day. wherever possible. Stress can be a major trigger of heart attacks. Make a list of your common stressors to see if you can cut back or eliminate any of them from your life. If that's not possible, try introducing some relaxation techniques in your daily routine. For example, you might stop taking on so many responsibilities at work or you could ask to work from home 1 day a week. Meditation can help you manage stress. Start by meditating for 5 minutes and work your way up to 15 minutes. Squeeze in a little mediation during lunch or coffee breaks. If you're feeling stressed, try breathing deeply. Count to 5 breaths to release some of your tension. Massages, yoga, and tai chi are other great ways to relax. Rest is important to help you manage stress and maintain your health. Aim to get at least 7-9 hours a night. If you have trouble sleeping, visit your doctor to see if you can identify the cause. There are many ways to help you sleep better at night: Stop using computers, tablets, phones, and other devices with bright screens 1-2 hours before bed. Keep your bedroom as dark as possible. Reduce how much caffeine you drink during the day. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Quit smoking. Exercise for at least 30 minutes on 5 days out of the week. Eat a diet low in saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. Limit how much alcohol Reduce stress Sleep 7-9 hours a night.