What to Do After You Finish Your Draft

The Painful but Essential Edit

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Aug 05, 2025
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So you’ve typed THE END. Maybe you cried. Maybe you high-fived yourself. Maybe you crawled under a blanket and questioned your life choices and everything that is on the page. All of these are valid. Finishing a draft is a big deal and you should be so proud of yourself. But here’s the hard truth no one wants to hear: it’s not done yet. Not even close.

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