HOW TO EDIT A FIRST DRAFT ✏️ developmental editing tips from an editor

Writing a book is hard, but it's only the beginning. Now it's time to edit your book, and editing a book can feel like a daunting task, especially when you're a new writer. Today I'm sharing a ten-step process to editing your first draft. If you need a bit of help with outlining and plotting, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of Save the Cat, which I have linked below.

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