You can finish editing your next draft in just a few weeks.

That’s right. You can finish it in three months—or less!

The trick, of course, is to find the editing process that works for you. The process that keeps you focused, motivated, and inspired so you can make the right changes to your book every day.

And in this episode, I’ll share three strategies I recommend to help you do just that.

You’ll learn:

• How to set a deadline that keeps you on track—and ensures you actually finish!
• When to hire an editor—and why hiring an editor after your first draft can shave years off your editing process.
• Why shaking things up and editing in a different location than your writing space can give you an editing boost.

Plus, get a free worksheet to guide you through setting your deadline for your next draft. Go to alicesudlow.com/deadline to get your worksheet.

Want more speedy tips? There are more fast editing tips coming for you in the next episode, so be sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss them.

And be sure to check out episode 4 and episode 5 of the podcast for tips on how to finish your first draft faster. Hint: these tips will be helpful in your editing process, too!

And if you’d like expert editing support that will help you finish your next draft so much faster, I’d love to help. Send me a note at [email protected] and tell me about your book!

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Episode 4: 10 Productivity Tips to Finish Writing Your First Draft Faster
• Episode 5: 11 Creativity Tips to Finish Writing Your First Draft Faster
• Hire me to edit your book: alicesudlow.com/contact or [email protected]
• Get your free deadline worksheet: alicesudlow.com/deadline

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