Your Next Draft

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.

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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.

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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/.

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"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!

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