Your if only statements can be like a North Star guiding you through your revision.

They can help you see where your story got off track.

Maybe you lost sight of your protagonist's external goal.

Or it can help you understand why your story seems to flatten out sometimes.

It could be you've lost track of your internal arc of change.

Welcome to the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast. My name is Savannah Gilbo, and I'm here to help you

write a story that works. I want to prove to you that writing a novel doesn't have to be

overwhelming. So each week, I'll bring you a brand new episode with simple, actionable,

and step-by-step

strategies that you can implement in your writing right away. So whether you're brand new to writing

or more of a seasoned author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you. So pick up a

pen and let's get started. In today's episode, we're tackling a question that I know so many

of you are asking, and that

question is, how do I even start revising this messy first draft that I just finished?

Now, finishing a first draft is a massive accomplishment.

Seriously, you should be so proud.

But then comes that moment when you stare at the pages and you think, now what?

Where do I even start?

Well, to help answer that question, I've brought together five book coaches to share their best tips for editing your messy

first draft. So you're going to hear from Monica Cox, who will show you how to finally see what's

actually on the page, not just what you think is there. You'll hear from Nita Collins, who will help

you uncover the one core message that keeps your revisions focused. You'll hear from Nita Collins who will help you uncover the one core message

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