Your Next Draft
Alice Sudlow
Supporting fiction writers doing the hard work of revising unputdownable novels. The novel editing process is the creative crucible where you discover the story you truly want to tell—and it can present some of the most challenging moments on your writing journey. Developmental editor and book coach Alice Sudlow will be your companion through the mess and magic of revision. You’ll get inspired by interviews with authors, editors, and coaches sharing their revision processes; gain practical tips from Alice’s editing practice; and hear what real revision truly requires as Alice workshops scenes-in-progress with writers. It’s all a quest to discover: How do you figure out what your story is truly about? How do you determine what form that story should take? And once you do, how do you shape the hundreds of thousands of words you've written into the story’s most refined and powerful form? If you’ve written a draft—or three—but are still searching for your story’s untapped potential, this is the podcast for you. Together, let’s dig into the difficult and delightful work of editing your next draft.
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Nov 29, 2022 • 26min
What to Do When You Finish Your First Draft
Finishing your first draft is a huge accomplishment. Congratulations! But wait, now what?If you feel like you've fallen off the map of the writing and editing process, don't worry. In this episode, I'll share the five things you should do right after you finish your draft.Editing your book? Take a moment to see whether you've done these five things.Download a guide to the five steps in the episode plus five more at alicesudlow.com/10steps.And if you liked what you heard, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!Send me a Text Message!Support the showRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Alice and Your Next Draft." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more writers through the mess—and joy—of the editing process. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap the stars to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »
Nov 29, 2022 • 18min
How to Figure Out Which Draft You're Writing: First Draft, Second Draft, and More
Learn how to determine which draft you're writing and what to do next. The podcast covers the importance of having a specific goal, understanding the different stages of editing a book, transitioning from draft point five to draft one, and setting goals for your current writing draft.
Nov 29, 2022 • 18min
How Many Drafts Does it Take to Edit a Book?
How many drafts does it take to write and edit an amazing book? Should you publish your book right after you finish your first draft? (No.) And how long will the editing process take?In this episode, I'll show you an overview of the full writing and editing process, plus an estimate of how many drafts it will take for you to finally finish your book.Download a guide to the four kinds of drafts at alicesudlow.com/4drafts.And if you liked what you heard, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!Send me a Text Message!Support the showRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Alice and Your Next Draft." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more writers through the mess—and joy—of the editing process. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap the stars to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »
Nov 20, 2022 • 3min
Welcome to Your Next Draft!
What do you do once you finish your first draft? What does “edit your book” actually mean? And how do you know when you’re ready to get published?Welcome to Your Next Draft.If you’re writing a novel and you’ve ever found yourself asking questions like these, you’re in the right place.I’m Alice Sudlow, a developmental editor, avid reader, and story nerd. Since 2016, I’ve helped dozens of writers write and edit books they’re truly proud of—and then publish stories readers love.In this podcast, I’ll show you how to finish your first draft, edit your next draft, and craft a publication-ready novel.Every week, I’ll share quick, actionable tips you can use right away to finish your next draft. In each episode, I’ll give you a bite-sized strategy for the writing and editing process to help you craft your best book.This podcast is perfect for you if you’re working on a novel. Are you on your first draft? Your second draft? Your tenth? Let’s finish your next draft and get you ready to publish.Stick with me, and with your editing process, and soon you’ll publish an amazing book!To find out more about this podcast and how I help writers publish their BEST books, go to https://alicesudlow.com/.And be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!Send me a Text Message!Support the showRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Alice and Your Next Draft." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more writers through the mess—and joy—of the editing process. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap the stars to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »
