“Unlocking the Secrets of Revision: What Your First Draft is Really Hiding!”
- First Draft: This is also known as the discovery draft, where all writers write with the objective of getting their ideas on the page.
- Second Draft: The beginning of the editing phase. Also known as the structural edit, where you work on the global story arc, fill in the plot holes, omit and/or rewrite where needed.
- Third Draft: The proofreading phase. This is a final polish where you’ll correct things like typos and errors in grammar and spelling.
For most writers, four or even five drafts work better for developing the story and getting it ready for publication. Proofreading should always be the last stage of your editing process.
