Even if you’re looking forward to receiving editorial feedback, processing a detailed set of notes can be overwhelming. Having to dive back in and do even more hard work after you’ve completed a manuscript can feel like running a marathon . . . and then being told that you’re only halfway to the finish line. […]
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In some ways, starting revisions can feel like setting out on a road trip; no matter how great your playlists are, how much caffeine you have, or how many rest stops you make, nothing can change the distance between you and your destination. That said, there are definitely things that can make the journey more
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After you’ve spent countless hours working on a manuscript, it can be hard to see the forest from the trees. This is when a reverse outline can offer a fresh look at your book’s characters, themes, and plot—revealing what is actually on the page versus what is in your notes or previous drafts. A reverse
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