Your first draft is complete now what? Understanding story editing, including the 4 stages of editing your draft and when to use them is critical at this stage. In today’s Storylines, we look at the 4 stages of editing your manuscript. Learn how to present a polished story to your readers by ensuring you walk your draft through this process.
Understanding Story Editing: The 4 Stages
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Excellent summary.
Thanks Lynn. I enjoyed this storyline. I think though, this could be expensive if I was to hire people to perform all these phases of editing. I wish I was going on retreat with all of you this summer but maybe next year.
I know for family historians writing for family the cost is prohibited to hire an editor for these various stages, but don’t let that stop you from using this process if you edit yourself or have a friend edit your story. If you have limited funds, invest in the developmental edit and the final edit.
Thanks so much Lynn! It is hard not to try to do all of these things as you go along!
You weren’t kidding when you said the developmental edit might shake up your story! It’s a whole lot more than I thought!! But, I definitely see the value. And, more importantly, the improvement after making changes.