Revision Isn’t Cleanup: How to Edit for Meaning, Not Just Polish

Bestselling author Eliza Knight discusses the real power of revision and how to edit for meaning instead of just spelling and punctuation.
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The Real Work of Writing Occurs on Revision

Author (and editor) John Glynn shares how real writing occurs on revision after the fun and messy process of writing the first draft.
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Be Frankenstein: 5 Tips on Resurrecting a Dead Draft

Author Kirsten Kaschock shares five tips on resurrecting a dead draft and advises writers to tap into their inner mad scientist.
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Drafting & Revising: Do Authors Have to Love Both?

Award-winning author Khadijah VanBrakle shares insights into how to write novels while struggling through the drafting and revision process.
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Beyond Feedback: Beta Readers Give Us Gold

Author Kim Catanzarite discusses the importance of beta readers in the editorial process and how they can boost an author's self-confidence.
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