Revising Your Manuscript Like a Boss: 4 Essential Steps to Perfect Your Writing

Writer Spark: Business, Creativity, and the Craft of Writing

Episode 27

Episode Highlights:

• The Art of Revision: Love it or hate it, revision is a crucial part of the writing process that can transform a good manuscript into a great one. In this episode of The WriterSpark Podcast, I’m sharing my tried-and-true method for revising your manuscript like a boss. After writing more than 35 books, I’ve honed a four-step revision process that helps me streamline and elevate my writing, and I’m excited to share it with you.
• Big Magic in Writing: We discuss the concept of "Big Magic" in writing, a term coined by Elizabeth Gilbert, and how embracing creativity and intuition can play a vital role in the revision process. Understanding how to balance structure with creative freedom can make revision less daunting and more rewarding.
• Four Steps to Effective Revision: I break down my revision process into four manageable steps that will help you tackle your manuscript with confidence. Whether you’re overwhelmed by the thought of revising or looking for ways to improve your current process, these steps will provide you with a clear roadmap to follow, ensuring that your revisions are both thorough and effective.

Get Inspired:

Revision doesn’t have to be something you dread—it can be an opportunity to refine your story and make it shine. By following my four-step process, you’ll gain the tools and confidence you need to approach revision with a positive mindset. This episode will inspire you to see revision as a crucial part of the creative process, one that allows you to bring out the best in your writing. So, if you’re ready to revise your manuscript like a boss, tune in and start refining your work today!

• Revising Your Manuscript Like a Boss
• Effective Manuscript Revision Techniques
• How to Revise Your Novel
• Four Steps to Revising a Manuscript
• Writing Revision Tips and Tricks
• Big Magic in the Writing Process
• Streamlining Your Manuscript Revisions
• WriterSpark Podcast Manuscript Revision
• How to Revise a Book for Publication
• Author Revision Process

A QUICK LOOK AT BOOKS and COURSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert (https://amzn.to/3NZ3pys)
• Book Magic series (https://amzn.to/3raRg0q)
• Living the Vida Lola (https://amzn.to/3NJqioi)
• Dialogue Mini Course
• FREE Quick Guide for Writing Dialogue

Resources

• WriterSpark Online Courses: Learn more about our online courses! Enroll Now!
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• Learn more about the host, Melissa Bourbon: http://melissabourbon.com
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Thank you for tuning in! Keep sparking your creativity and igniting your passion for writing. Happy writing!

Y'all, there are some great podcasts for writers out there. Check them out to continue learning:

Essential Guide to Writing a Novel with James Thayer

Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast with Savannah Gilbo

Master Fiction Writing with Stuart Wakefield

Writing Fiction 101 with A. N. Writer

Fiction Author Business School with Liesel K. Hill

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing with Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra

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