Self-Editing Your Novel: Tips from an Editor

Finished NaNoWriMo, wrote a novel, and now you don't know what to do next? It's time to self-edit your book! Revising that first draft can be so intimidating. Here are my tips, as an editor, to help you make the most of the self-editing process.

⌛ Timestamps:
Three tips BEFORE you self-edit your novel:
2:19 - Write your marketing copy.
4:19 - Get curious.
7:52 - Honor the writer you are.
Three tips WHILE you are self-editing your novel:
10:04 - Create a book map.
10:40 - Give yourself permission to tune out the grammar police.
11:40 - Cut out unnecessary words.

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Resources mentioned:
Cheryl Klein's book, SECOND SIGHT
My video on cutting out unnecessary words:
   • Overused Words in Fiction Writing | NaNoWriMo  

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