The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
A structured approach to revision
A structured approach to revising your manuscript for maximum impact.
5 read-throughs to counteract your inherent biases and polish your masterpiece
Five read-throughs to combat biases and perfect your manuscript.
What to do if you can't afford an editor for your manuscript
What to do when you can't afford an editor: affordable alternatives.
Understanding what editors charge (and why it costs that much)
Unraveling the mystery of editing charges: why it costs what it costs.
Questions to ask as you edit your story post-revision
Critical questions to ask during post-revision editing.
How to reconcile feedback from a beta reader
Reconciling feedback from a beta reader: a step-by-step guide.
Everything you need to know about working with a beta reader
Working with a beta reader: what you need to know.
Everything you need to know about editing a war genre manuscript
Editing a war genre manuscript: tips and tricks.
Everything you need to know about editing a non-fiction manuscript
Non-fiction manuscript editing: a step-by-step guide.
Everything you need to know about editing a horror manuscript
Polishing your horror manuscript: an editor's guide.