Everything We Know About...Editing!

Are you tackling a writing project that isn’t a brand-spanking new novel during Camp NaNoWriMo? Good news! We’re compiling lists of everything we know about nonfiction, editing, and scripts. We revisit editing while it’s fresh in our minds from the “Now What?” Months below:

You get to the part of the novel where you think to yourself, “what now? How can I make it even better?” Well, that’s a sign for the best part to happen—the editing and revision process! Here are resources that can help you edit those inconsistent story lines and cut out those awkward scenes.

The Joys of Editing

Why Editing Matters… Even If You Never Share Your Novel

Time to Revise, But How Will I Know If I’m Making It Better, Not Worse?
On Rewriting & Growing Up
Revision & Slipping Back Into Your World
Deductive Editing: Revising Like a Master Detective

The Steps to Editing and Revision

A 7-Step Guide to Big Picture Revision (With Bonus Checklists!)
Revising Your Novel: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Big Bad Guide to Novel Revision
Beginning the Awesome Journey of Revision
Four Types of Book Editing
On Building Better Stories and Perseverance
Reveling with Your Inner Editor on the Revision Playground
In Your Words: Revision Advice from Young Writers
Why You Should Throw a Wrench In Your Editing Routine

Keep These In Mind When You Edit

The 6 Commandments of Starting the Editing Process

Tips from Revisionland
Be Kind to Yourself While You Edit

3 Ways to Let Your Writing Fly
What Should You Keep In Mind Before You Begin The Revision Process?
What to Keep When Editing Requires a Reset

Revision and Reading Aloud

As long as you have these resources, you’re well on your way to building an awesome book.

— Wendy