I’m starting my final revisions for Her Own Best Enemy this week. I’m excited! Writing the first draft is always a frustrating experience for me. I’m one of those writers who wants every turn of phrase to be perfect the first time out, and I find it very difficult to turn off the internal editor and just ‘bleck’ out the first draft. Which is probably why I’ve revised the first half several times, while trying to write the second half.
In my quest to find the best, most efficient process for revisions, I’ve researched several links.
Here are some of my favorites. Perhaps they’ll help you make your revisions shine!
Jenna Petersen’s Revision Process
Holly Lisle’s Excellent Revision Strategy as well as her How To Revise A Novel
Stephanie Bond’s Revision Checklist (PDF article)
I’ve started a new progress meter for my revisions (a chapter-by-chapter one this time instead of by wordcount). I’m hoping to knock out at least a chapter a day, although I’m confident I can do more since I know which chapters need the most work and which just need a skim for tightening/consistency.
What is your favorite revision tip?
