Editing

What needs to change in a finished draft: the order of scenes, a character’s motivation, or individual sentences? This section covers editing fiction, from revisiting structure and finding plot inconsistencies to refining dialogue, rhythm, and prose.

It also explores self-editing, proofreading, beta reading, and working with an editor: preparing a draft for review, discussing feedback, and deciding which changes to make. For starting a book and organizing the drafting process, visit Working on the Manuscript.