The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
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5 reasons your story may not be working (and what to do to fix it)
Five reasons your story may not be working and how to fix them.
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Doing a paragraph-level edit of your manuscript (as a revision tool)
Paragraph-level editing: a meticulous method for manuscript revision.
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Examining the interactions between characters (as a revision tool)
Examining character interactions as a revision tool: a guide.
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Reverse outlining your novel (as a revision tool)
Reverse outlining your novel: a revolutionary revision tool.
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.
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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.
