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 dra...

Which draft are you working on right now? If that question is easy to answer, fantastic! But if it's not, don't worry. You're not alone, and in this episode, I'll show you how to find out which draft you're writing—and what to do next. Download a quiz to find out which draft you're currently working on at alicesudlow.com/draftquiz . And if you liked what you heard, be...

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 writer...