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Revision Strategies: Take Your Manuscript From Zero Draft to Hero Draft

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Before We Begin...
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Unit One: Preparing to Rebuild

What Revision Is and Isn't (2:39)
Brainstorming the Quick Fixes (3:21)
Gaining Perspective (3:29)
Setting Realistic Goals (3:59)

Unit Two: The Importance of a Strong Foundation

Revisit the Big Picture (5:17)
The Reverse Outline (2:20)
Reverse Outline Analysis

Unit Three: Deepening Character & Voice

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Character Agency (2:51)
Character Interiority (4:17)
Character Goals, Wants, & Needs (1:48)
Double Down On Voice (4:18)
Combining Characters (2:59)

Unit Four: Where are we again?

Creating your Timeline (1:53)
Worldbuilding Elements (3:53)

Unit Five: Making It Shine

Spelling & Grammar
Showing Vs. Telling
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Passive Voice
Manuscript Formatting (8:46)
Final Considerations

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