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Famous Writer's Messy First Draft
- Dave Wolverton shares a story of a friend who wrote 40 different novel openings to discover the story to write. - Even some of the best writers produce messy first drafts and must learn to rewrite to greatness.
Begin With High-Level Triage Editing
- Start rewrites with a high-level triage edit to fix major story issues and add necessary elements. - Cut excess scenes or characters and expand key moments, especially to enhance emotional impact.
Editing Is Essential For All Writers
- No writer escapes the need for editing; even great authors produce imperfect drafts. - Editors who mark up manuscripts harshly help transform raw work into polished, publishable stories.