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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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This week, we're tackling the daunting task of editing your manuscript.
Savannah Gilbo, a certified developmental editor and book coach, and I walk you through how to break down the self-editing process into manageable phases.
From taking essential breaks to detailed step-by-step strategies, we cover how to transform your messy first draft into a polished gem.
Tune in to learn all about the different phases of self-editing, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips on when and how to seek outside feedback.
Let's dive in and make your editing journey smoother and more effective!
00:00 Introduction to Self-Editing Challenges
01:35 How to Self-Edit Your Manuscript
02:51 Mindset and Best Practices
05:22 The Importance of Self-Editing
07:23 Phases of the Self-Editing Process
10:22 Taking a Break Before Self-Editing
12:50 Big Picture Developmental Edit
18:46 Navigating the Messy Middle of Revisions
19:44 Diving Deeper: Scene-Level Edits
24:50 Fine-Tuning Your Pages
28:37 The Final Polish: Grammar and Spelling
31:54 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
37:30 Embracing Feedback and Staying Open
39:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Editing Resources
Revision Clarity Workbook and Resource Guide
Self-Edit Check List
Guest Bio: Savannah Gilbo is a certified developmental editor and book coach who helps fiction authors write, edit, and publish stories that work. She’s also the host of the top-rated Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast, where she delivers weekly episodes full of simple, actionable, and step-by-step strategies that you can implement in your writing right away.
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