The Novel Writing Podcast

What’s the Second Draft if the First Draft is Garbage?

December 19, 2023 Colleen Mitchell Episode 106
What’s the Second Draft if the First Draft is Garbage?
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The Novel Writing Podcast
What’s the Second Draft if the First Draft is Garbage?
Dec 19, 2023 Episode 106
Colleen Mitchell

You’ve heard it at the end of every episode: the first draft is supposed to be garbage! But if the first draft is supposed to be garbage, what is the SECOND draft supposed to be? Slightly more polished garbage?

This episode breaks down the role of the second draft, how to approach your rewrite, and how I prepare my second draft for review (whether by alphas or a developmental editor) once it’s done.

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You’ve heard it at the end of every episode: the first draft is supposed to be garbage! But if the first draft is supposed to be garbage, what is the SECOND draft supposed to be? Slightly more polished garbage?

This episode breaks down the role of the second draft, how to approach your rewrite, and how I prepare my second draft for review (whether by alphas or a developmental editor) once it’s done.

Send us a Text Message.

What to do next…

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below: