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4 Ways to Use a Scene List, Your Indispensable Editing Tool
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Your scene list is your map to all your revisions. Here’s how to make the most of it.
If you’re doing a developmental edit on your manuscript, you need a scene list. Seriously—I can’t think of a single book I’ve edited without one.
Why? What makes a scene list so essential?
That’s what I’m covering in this episode of Your Next Draft.
You’ll learn:
- 4 ways that a scene list will make your editing process clearer, easier, and less overwhelming
- How to use a scene list to plan your edits BEFORE you change a single word in your novel
- The magic of condensing an 80,000-word manuscript into just a few pages
- And more!
Plus, I’m sharing the story of my first-ever professional editing gig—and what happened when I didn’t make a scene list. (This lesson has stuck with me ever since!)
I know it’s tricky to condense an entire novel into just a few words. But a scene list is worth the effort it takes to create. Take a listen, and I’ll show you why.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Get Your FREE Un-Put-Down-Able Scene Revision Worksheet
Make every page of your novel un-put-down-able with the Scene Revision Worksheet.
12 simple, but powerful questions will show you exactly where your scenes are working—and where they’re going off the rails.
Plus, a bonus 3-day email mini-course will show you how to use the worksheet to edit your scenes.
Get the worksheet + mini-course »
Want more editing tips and resources? Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.
And if you're enjoying the podcast, would you mind leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? That helps more writers find these editing resources. And it helps me know what's helpful to you so I can create more episodes you'll love!
Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »
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Manage episode 364707976 series 3418889
Your scene list is your map to all your revisions. Here’s how to make the most of it.
If you’re doing a developmental edit on your manuscript, you need a scene list. Seriously—I can’t think of a single book I’ve edited without one.
Why? What makes a scene list so essential?
That’s what I’m covering in this episode of Your Next Draft.
You’ll learn:
- 4 ways that a scene list will make your editing process clearer, easier, and less overwhelming
- How to use a scene list to plan your edits BEFORE you change a single word in your novel
- The magic of condensing an 80,000-word manuscript into just a few pages
- And more!
Plus, I’m sharing the story of my first-ever professional editing gig—and what happened when I didn’t make a scene list. (This lesson has stuck with me ever since!)
I know it’s tricky to condense an entire novel into just a few words. But a scene list is worth the effort it takes to create. Take a listen, and I’ll show you why.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Get Your FREE Un-Put-Down-Able Scene Revision Worksheet
Make every page of your novel un-put-down-able with the Scene Revision Worksheet.
12 simple, but powerful questions will show you exactly where your scenes are working—and where they’re going off the rails.
Plus, a bonus 3-day email mini-course will show you how to use the worksheet to edit your scenes.
Get the worksheet + mini-course »
Want more editing tips and resources? Follow me on Instagram and Facebook.
And if you're enjoying the podcast, would you mind leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? That helps more writers find these editing resources. And it helps me know what's helpful to you so I can create more episodes you'll love!
Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »
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