Final draft free4/3/2023 ![]() I use the comments function in Word or Google Docs to make notes for myself. Once you have a new document, you will start by rereading your manuscript. Draft2.doc followed by Draft3.doc, for example or you risk ending up with -FINAL.doc. You might need to go back to an earlier version. Do not keep making changes to the same document. Once the wait is over, save a new version of your document. Decide if you need two weeks, or six, or twelve. The goal is to evaluate the work with ‘fresh(er) eyes’. ![]() I mentioned previously, that you should allow yourself some time between finishing the draft and starting the rewrite. There is no magic number, but let’s break down the process. It depends on your experience, the story and your preference for plotting or pantsing. ![]() The number of rewrites you need to do is impossible to predict. You’ve typed THE END, now what? Step 1 | The Final Draft And RewritingĪfter you have finished your first draft your work is far from done. I thought it may be worthwhile to explore each step in a little more detail. In this post, we look at the final draft and rewriting.Ī few weeks ago, I wrote a post about 5 Things That Happen After You’ve Typed THE END, and since then I’ve received many questions about all the steps and processes. ![]() When you finish writing your book, it’s only the beginning of a lot more work. ![]()
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