After an author types “the end” on the first draft of a novel, the real work is about to begin. You’ve heard the adage that writing is revising, and that’s largely true. The difficulty is knowing how to begin the revision process. Where do you start? How do you identify weaknesses in your first draft? Is there a right way and a wrong way to go about this? 

In this workshop, you’ll learn the following:

• How to identify and prioritize rewrites to turn a so-so first draft into a much sharper second draft.
• Using a detailed five-point checklist, we’ll focus on main character, emotional stakes, essential scenes, pacing, and world-building.
• You’ll have a strategy and a tool to help you analyze these facets of your own work to figure out where and how to prioritize changes during the rewrite process.
• You’ll take away a clear sense of how and where to attack rewrites and prioritize what areas need the most work.

What attendees have said ...

"Amy's succinct advice was invaluable to relieve my anxiety about tackling this rewrite. And the handouts are a wonderful reference!"

"Amy and Jeanne were both warm, inclusive, and knowledgeable. I attend a lot of webinars and this one felt like I was hanging out with friends, uplifting each other."