First, watch this. It’s only a minute long. You know you want to…!
I think this video presents a valuable lesson for writers as well as for its intended audience: that is, when you revise and rewrite, you can’t see what you’re not looking for.
What areas do you need to double-check when you rewrite? I like to make several passes through a manuscript, paying attention to different details each time through, details such as:
- Sensory detail
- Character arc
- Continuity
- Plot arc
- Language, grammar, & style
- Chapter endings—do they end with a cliffhanger?
- Do my characters appear at reasonable intervals throughout the book?
- Any plot details or backstory I need to fill in?
There are plenty of “revision checklists” out there to provide you with food for thought. The important thing is that you make a checklist that works for you and your story, so you can make sure you don’t miss any important details in your rewrite.
Happy rewriting!
:) Cheryl
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