EPISODE · Dec 19, 2023 · 7 MIN
What’s the Second Draft if the First Draft is Garbage?
from The Novel Writing Podcast · host Colleen Mitchell
You’ve heard it at the end of every episode: the first draft is supposed to be garbage! But if the first draft is supposed to be garbage, what is the SECOND draft supposed to be? Slightly more polished garbage?This episode breaks down the role of the second draft, how to approach your rewrite, and how I prepare my second draft for review (whether by alphas or a developmental editor) once it’s done.Send us Fan MailWhat to do next…Read transcripts & access interview recordings on SubstackApply for Author Coaching with ColleenTake the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate LinkRead Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm)Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally)Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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You’ve heard it at the end of every episode: the first draft is supposed to be garbage! But if the first draft is supposed to be garbage, what is the SECOND draft supposed to be? Slightly more polished garbage? This episode breaks down the role of the second draft, how to approach your rewrite, and how I prepare my second draft for review (whether by alphas or a developmental editor) once it’s done. Send us Fan Mail What to do next… Read transcripts & access interview recordings on Subst...
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