Episode notes
Revision isn’t just about perfecting your plot or sharpening scenes. Revision is also mental and emotional. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 6 mindsets that fiction writers need to embrace in order to successfully revise their books.
The six mindsets are:
1. Don’t compare your draft to a finished book.
2. Don’t be afraid of big changes.
3. Be patient.
4. Feedback isn’t law.
5. You can make your book great.
6. Embrace collaboration.
These mindsets aren’t always easy to embrace, but they will help you create a book that works for readers.
Listen to the full episode to learn why each of these mindsets is crucial and my advice for making them part of your process.
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Thanks for listening, keep writing, and keep getting better one word at a time!
For a full transcript of the episode, please visit https://oliviahelpswriters.com/bwp/26.
00:29 Revision & Mindset
01:14 Mindset 1: Don't compare your draft to a finished book
04:03 Mindset 2: Don't be afraid of big changes.
06:28 Mindset 3: Be patient.
07:46 Mindset 4: Feedback isn't law
12:42 Mindset 5: You can make your book great.
16:17 Mindset 6: Embrace Collaboration