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On Rewriting - Writing, Rewriting, and Editing


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Once you've written out your first draft, where do you go next? Well, then it's time for some rewriting!

A New Blank Document

The boldest way to rewrite is to open a new blank document and write out your whole story a second time, either from memory or after quickly rereading your first draft. D...

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