What separates a decent first draft from a truly compelling novel? In this episode, we’ll provide you with 10 tips on the art of revision and explore the strategies that transform rough manuscripts into powerful stories readers can’t put down. Whether you’re tackling your first revision or your fifth, this episode will help you approach the process with clarity, confidence, and a sharper editorial eye.

SHOW NOTES:

1. Walk Away
2. Read Through
3. Identify your Core Story
4. Focus on Big Ideas First
5. Revise in Layers
6. Strengthen Character Motivation
7. Raise the Stakes
8. Cut and Move
9. Check Scene Purpose
10. Sharpen Openings and Endings

SOURCES & LINKS

“How to Revise a Novel,” Holly Lisle  ...