A "novice writer" refers to someone who is new to writing and has little experience or skill. They are just starting to learn and develop their writing abilities. Full definition
This is usually a good start for novice writers, or for projects that have not yet been looked at by another professional editor, and for projects that are still in development. (withpenandpaper.com)
It could also help novice writers see how their style compares with bestselling authors, and give publishers an indication of where a manuscript might fit in the market. (newscientist.com)
So, from my experience, I will add another problem with editing to look out for with novice writers. (writerunboxed.com)