Revision

To me revision is the act of rethinking, and re-analyzing your work to make said piece better than it was in its original version. From my 'book and magazine editing' class I recall there being several steps to the editing process, and I think the same can be said for revisions of poetry and the like.  This process begins with a content edit, to make sure what you want to be said is visible (at least to you anyway), and that it is being said in the manner that you want it to. That means doing things that we have discussed in class, making words more tangible; adding poetic devices; and avoiding clichés.  Once that is complete you can revise for grammar.