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

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.

What to do next…

• Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge)
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
• Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium
• Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group
• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

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

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell