Editing Expert (section)

===Developmental characteristics===
Some characteristics of the development of an expert have been found to include
* A characterization of this practice as "deliberate practice", which forces the practitioner to come up with new ways to encourage and enable themselves to reach new levels of performance<ref name=":1">"Definition" Merriam-Webster.</ref>
* An early phase of learning which is characterized by enjoyment, excitement, and participation without outcome-related goals.{{sfn|Starkes|Ericsson|2003|p=91}}
* The ability to rearrange or construct a higher dimension of creativity. Due to such familiarity or advanced knowledge experts can develop more abstract perspectives of their concepts or performances.<ref name=":1"/>