writing formula

As I finish the revisions on the third book in my series, I think about the formula every writer follows to make sure their book is as good as it can be. The steps are as follows:

1. Write
2. Edit
3. Revise
4. Repeat

My youngest son always asks me if I'm revising my edits and editing my revisions. The answer is, as always, yes. He gets a kick out of that and tells everyone that's what I do.

Revising and editing are my favorites parts of writing. Taking a rough draft and molding it into something I hope readers will enjoy. That's what makes it all worthwhile.