Writing is hard.
Let's make it easier.
Does This Sound Familar?
You’re staring at a behemoth of a document wondering where to start.
You’ve read books on editing your novel but are unsure how to apply what you’ve learned.
You’re worried that you might break your story by messing with it.
More than anything, you want to finish this story and be proud it, but you're unsure how to take the messy first draft and turn it into a cohesive manuscript.
This workbook is for you if you answered yes to any of those questions.
I've been in all those places. That’s why I created this revision resource for you! I don’t want you to be stuck or spend years in an endless circle of edits!
I want you to put your story in the world, because it matters.
Your story matters, and it deserves to be told by you!
It’s time to stop asking “What should I do first?” and get started with a process that works!
Six steps to help you:
Understand how to approach a revision project.
Get clear on the first steps and mindset you need.
Organize your draft so you read it like a “reader,” not a writer.
Learn a simple outlining process to develop a high-level view of the story, allowing you to see what is missing and make structural changes.
Understand character arcs and how they apply to your novel’s point.
Learn how to apply story structure to your draft and start your rewrite!
Plus!
A Revision Checklist to Effectively and Systematically Self-Edit Your First Draft
Plus! Plus!
Resources on how to:
Format your novel to publishing industry standards.
Word count expectations for your genre.
Best books on craft for revising novelists.
Links to resources to answer your big questions about point of view, writing subplots, staying motivated, and hooking your reader!
This is by far the most comprehensive revision tool out there!
Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed.
Take the first step to close the gap between the story you envision and the messy first draft.
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I sincerely hope this resource helps you revise your story. I'd don't believe there is one right way to write or rewrite a novel, and every book will make its own demands. But If I had known just a handful of these tools, I would have saved myself countless hours and headaches.
Remember, no words are ever wasted.
Please take what you like and mold it into a process that works for you.
If this guide helps just one person revise their novel, that is enough.
Because there is a place in the world for all our voices and every single one matters.
Love, Stacy