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Tag: first drafts

So You Need an Editing Game Plan

September 4, 2019 pwrtaylor

You’ve done it! You’ve completed your manuscript draft. Now what?

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First Draft Read-Through: An Editor Free Zone

May 15, 2018 pwrtaylor

So, you’ve finished your novel! Congrats! Whether it’s your first, third, or seventh novel, it’s still a huge accomplishment. However, your feelings of euphoria are quickly fading at the thought of (cue dramatic music) editing.

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6 Questions/Drafts of Writing a Killer Novel

April 24, 2018 pwrtaylor

How many more times must you slog your way through those 345 pages you just penned to perfection? Some say three. Ernest Hemingway says 39. Although this post may not provide a clear-cut answer, it does offer another approach.

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