how to revise your novel :: don’t stop until you’re proud

Step one – open shitty first draft.
2 print out in word draft mode, light colored ink. 3 put on extra
strong glasses and lamp. rewrite every single page until it looks
like it’s bleeding. Be aware that you might need a lot of physical
space for laying out the pages. clothespins are key. 5. type in
handwritten edits. 6. go back to step 2 and do it all again. lather
rinse repeat.

Step one – open shitty first draft.


Step two – ��print out in word draft mode, light colored ink.


Step three – put on extra��strong glasses and bright lamp. Rewrite every single page until it looks��like it’s bleeding. Be aware that you might need a lot of physical��space for laying out the pages. Clothespins are key. So are Post-It notes.


ugly stuff

ugly stuff


Step five – type in��handwritten edits.


smells fishy to Barkis

smells fishy to Barkis


Step six – go back to step 2 and do it all again.


Lather, rinse, repeat.


everyone's a critic

everyone’s a critic


Barkis is not too subtle when he wants to go for a walk….


The secret? See below:



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Virginia Taylor Yes!Good writing needs a sustained effort.


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