Alice Sudlow

Your Next Draft

Arts EN ↓ 103 episodes

Supporting fiction writers doing the hard work of revising unputdownable novels. The novel editing process is the creative crucible where you discover the story you truly want to tell—and it can present some of the most challenging moments on your writing journey. Developmental editor and book coach Alice Sudlow will be your companion through the mess and magic of revision. You’ll get inspired by interviews with authors, editors, and coaches sharing their revision processes; gain practical tips from Alice’s editing practice; and hear what real revision truly requires as Alice workshops scenes...

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Alice Sudlow

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How Many Drafts Does it Take to Edit a Book? 29.11.2022 17:31

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...

How to Figure Out Which Draft You're Writing: First Draft, Second Draft, and More 29.11.2022 18:06

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...

Welcome to Your Next Draft! 20.11.2022 2:30

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...