EDIT SMARTER
Every editor has their own tips for working efficiently. For me, incorporating the Q,W, and command-K shortcuts for making cuts in my timeline quickly have made a huge difference. I also use the A key all the time to switch to the “select all clips to the right” tool (probably not the actual name). Oh, and toggling my snapping on and off with S. And using the up and down arrow keys to move the playhead from clip to clip. And on and on.
The point is, there are lots of great tips out there from lots of different sources. Here are a few videos from other editors with some of their favorite tips.
Here’s a great blog post with tips from trailer editor (how cool is that job?) Derek Lieu.
Finally, here is a video from fstoppers, talking about the ways that the video crew there has customized Premiere with keyboard shortcuts for maximum efficiency. This is definitely some more advanced workflow advice, but it could be very helpful.
I’ve been editing in Premiere for a few years now and I’m still coming across helpful tips and shortcuts. If there are any good ones that you come across, please share them!