How do you revise written work?

Answer 1

You first read your work and take notes on things that need to be taken out or edited. All author revise different ways, but here are a few suggestions from the pros:

1. DO NOT read your book and begin revising right after you have completed your work. You must first wait a week until the brainstorms and excitement clears. It is natural for you to be excited especially if this is your first finished novel.
2. Grab a pen. Now. You WILL need to edit things. Even if you think things are fine the way they are, your editor may not be so confident.
3. You read through your work while with your pen that you got in suggestion two and circle things that need to be taken out, edited, or needs more detail.
4. Repeat all three steps at least three times. There is always mistakes or tiny areas that need work, even in a published novel. No novel is perfect, but you want to get as close as possible.