5 revision steps for your novel

These are 5 steps that I share for when you review that novel that is out there and needs a review. Because it's been several years dedicating myself to proofreading, especially literary ones, a task that is still somewhat hidden and that not all publishers include, especially the more modest ones. What's more, some take it for granted that this is up to the author, or have quality standards that can throw away a good story as soon as they see misspellings on the first page.

So, when an author wants to publish or self-publish, if you really want to do it well and offer that good story that you believe in and that has cost you so much, you also have to worry that it has the best shape and writing. because we all know that It is one thing to write well and another to write correctly..

A veces they ask me what to do when you've finished a novelLong or short, it doesn't matter. And the same goes for any text of any length because they all need their process. So, since I also write and have published, I can put myself in both skins. Therefore, what has been said, there go those 5 steps that can be followed, although that does not mean that more are added or some are removed. As I say, everything is based on the needs and desires of the author.

1. REST

let your text rest

That endpoint looks like the end, yes, but it's not. Many hours, maybe years, of writing to get that great story out. In agreement. Well, now let him rest a bit because he must mature. How many? It is difficult to specify and it also depends on its extension or the plans you have for it. But give it time. Of course, if you are a perfectionist, you may never be satisfied. You should also consider that and try to set a limit, a deadline: up to here. If not, it is possible that everything remains stagnant and other factors such as discouragement, apathy or lack of confidence arise. You have to banish the “I will never finish” for “of course I will finish and it will also look great on me”.

2. REREAD

do one at least

You and someone you trust whoever you want to pass the text to for a first opinion. It can be a beta reader, unknown or professional, to look away from what your eyes see very subjectively.

At this rereading point as well, and if you want, you can use an automatic corrector like the one in Word, But with care. It is enough myopic and, although it finds typos and some other things, it does not distinguish many grammatical or syntactic uses. Reread carefully. You will realize better than anyone what is not there or does not sound good to you.

3. DOUBTS

Consult all the ones you have or arise

While you reread or write. There are many places to do it: on the net, in manuals, in dictionaries… But do it. You will also learn and polish the style. Then don't hesitate and...

4. FIND A CORRECTOR

because we are a few

And everyone prepared to review, correct and improve any type of text. Then you are the one who always has THE LAST WORD, because we are not antagonists, but allies in a common cause.

It is also important that you think about what corrections (spelling and style) you may or think you need. If you do not know what one or the other consists of, we will explain it to you, and you can send us a sample so that we can give you a more refined answer.

In addition, take a look at our profiles professionals, that surely we have them on the web or social networks. In them you will see the training and the curriculum. You can also get in touch and ask for all the details of how we work.

5. ANALYZE THE CORRECTION

Learn and improve too

Because you can. You just have to look at the corrections, discuss them at one point or another if perhaps you don't agree. We will always give you reasons with the best intentions that your text is and is also the best possible. And also remember that no one is infallible, neither you nor us.

So, come on, it's just making the decision. Everything to bring your novel to fruition, to the one you want.