How many drafts does it take to write and edit an amazing book? Should you publish your book right after you finish your first draft? (No.) And how long will the editing process take? In this episode, I&apos;ll show you an overview of the full writing and editing process, plus an estimate of how many drafts it will take for you to finally finish your book. Download a guide to the four kinds of drafts at <a href='https://alicesudlow.com/4drafts/'>alicesudlow.com/4drafts</a>. And if you liked what you heard, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don&apos;t miss the next episode!Want an editor's feedback on your book? I'm currently accepting new editing clients. If you'd like to find out how I can help you craft your best book, send me a note at alice@alicesudlow.com and tell me about your book!

How to Figure Out Which Draft You're Writing: First Draft, Second Draft, and More

Supporting fiction writers doing the hard work of revising unputdownable novels. The novel editing process is the creative crucible where you discover the story you truly want to tell—and it can present some of the most challenging moments on your writing journey.&nbsp;Developmental editor and book coach Alice Sudlow will be your companion through the mess and magic of revision. You’ll get inspired by interviews with authors, editors, and coaches sharing their revision processes; gain practical tips from Alice’s editing practice; and hear what real revision truly requires as Alice workshops scenes-in-progress with writers.&nbsp;It’s all a quest to discover: How do you figure out what your story is truly about? How do you determine what form that story should take? And once you do, how do you shape the hundreds of thousands of words you've written into the story’s most refined and powerful form?&nbsp;If you’ve written a draft—or three—but are still searching for your story’s untapped potential, this is the podcast for you. Together, let’s dig into the difficult and delightful work of editing your next draft.