I'm very confused about where to start pruning this plant, can you help me with some tips?
My advice is to undertake minimal pruning in the summer or late winter to early spring! Then, using sharp scissors, select damaged branches to create a lovely shape.
I've found that pruning Abelia 'Edward Goucher' is quite simple. Light pruning should be done in late winter or early spring, after flowering, and with sharp scissors.
My suggestion is to just prune the Remove dead or damaged branches section