6 Steps to Fast and Easy Revision

By Laurence MacNaughton, @LMacNaughton

Part of The How They Do It Series

JH: The first draft is only the first step of a novel, and the revision is where the fun (and work) really begins. Laurence MacNaughton shares an easy plan for revising your novel.
Some writers love to revise their work. At least I assume so. I've never met any. That's why I try so hard to make the entire revision process as painless and quick as possible. Let's face it, the process of revising an entire novel can seem impossibly daunting. And while it is a lot of work, it's not impossible.

Here's how to break it down into manageable chunks so you can get your revisions done faster and easier than ever before.
1. Before you start changing anything, decide which changes you're going to make.
Don't just dive in and start making changes one by one, or you could end up getting lost in the details. Instead, take a step back and evaluate the feedback you've received so far.

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