Your Next Draft

How to Figure Out Which Draft You're Writing: First Draft, Second Draft, and More


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Which draft are you working on right now? If that question is easy to answer, fantastic! But if it's not, don't worry.

You're not alone, and in this episode, I'll show you how to find out which draft you're writing—and what to do next.

Download a quiz to find out which draft you're currently working on at alicesudlow.com/draftquiz.

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