by Miranda Darrow (Author) You wrote a novel. Congratulations! But don't send that query letter or hit publish yet-revise so your novel is ready for prime time. Trying to tackle all the issues in your manuscript simultaneously is an exercise in frustration. The Six-Step Revision Process is a framework for revising your novel methodically to prevent unnecessary work. You'll read about: The Big Chart - methods to capture your novel's main plot and story structureWork the Chart - identifying and addressing "big picture" issuesAdd Depth - focus on setting, dialogue, and "show, don't tell"Get Feedback and Incorporate - work with critique partners and beta readersLine Revisions - active voice and verbs, mechanics, and copyeditsNext Steps - multiple paths for publication Each of the six steps includes productivity tools and links to downloadable resources to help authors self-edit logically and efficiently.