The Six-Step Revision Process

You wrote a novel. Congratulations! But don't send that query letter or hit publish yet-revise so your novel is ready for prime time. Trying to tackle all the issues in your manuscript simultaneously is an exercise in frustration. The Six-Step Revision Process is a framework for revising your novel methodically to prevent unnecessary work.

You'll read about:

1. The Big Chart - methods to capture your novel's main plot and story structure
2. Work the Chart - identifying and addressing "big picture" issues
3. Add Depth - focus on setting, dialogue, and "show, don't tell"
4. Get Feedback and Incorporate - work with critique partners and beta readers
5. Line Revisions - active voice and verbs, mechanics, and copyedits
6. Next Steps - multiple paths for publication

Each of the six steps includes productivity tools and links to downloadable resources to help authors self-edit logically and efficiently. This book is perfect for busy authors like you who want a writing resource you can read in an afternoon.

In her Concise Fiction Academy series, Miranda Darrow combines her experience as a freelance fiction editor and a corporate attorney to help authors cut through the clutter and get to the heart of crafting fiction. Each book in the series explores a specific topic and gives an executive summary of complex writing concepts, key recommendations, and sources for more information, all with a dash of humor.