“A great cover and a great editor!” Those are the two main things you hear about self-publishing. While both are true, what’s often overlooked is the importance of revision. Unfortunately, many writers finish their first draft and either send it to the editor, or worse, go straight for publication. Prior to becoming a writer, I…
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Difference between revising and editing
Your first draft isn’t meant to be perfect. Because it’s a brain dump, I encourage writers to write fast and just get it out. Note, however, that the first draft is not the one that you turn in to your editor. Revising and editing are separate steps in the writing process. Once you’ve finished brain…