Knowing When a Manuscript is Finally Finished

Categories: Craft | Editing | Writing

Rewriting is where stories truly come alive. Barbara Christopher, David Schlosser, Kelly Nichols, and Sharon Potts share their rules and personal methods for revising, polishing, and knowing when your manuscript is ready to submit.

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