Your Second Draft How to Be Your Own Editor

You've finished your novel-congratulations! But now what? Staring at the pages, you feel a mix of pride and panic. There's so much to fix, and you don't even know where to start.

Your Second Draft is your personal roadmap through the revision process. Whether you're tackling your debut novel or refining your tenth book, this hands-on resource will show you how to become your own editor, with a plan that keeps you focused from start to finish.

Alex Kourvo demystifies the revision process, breaking it into clear, actionable steps that help you identify what's working and what's not. You'll breathe new life into your characters, streamline your plot, elevate your prose, and sharpen your voice, all without losing your original vision.

With examples from classic and contemporary fiction, this guide empowers you to edit with confidence. Stop dreading revision and start seeing it for what it really is: your chance to make something extraordinary.