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Revising is just as important as writing the first draft from "summary" of On Writing by Stephen King
When you write a first draft, you are simply pouring out a rough version of your story onto the page. It's like laying down the foundation of a house - it's necessary, but it's not the final product. The real work comes in the revising process. This is where you chip away at the excess, refine your sentences, strengthen your characters, and tighten up your plot. It's where the magic happens. Revising is not just about fixing grammatical errors or typos. It's about looking at your story as a whole and seeing where it can be improved. It's about being ruthless with your words, cutting out anything that doesn't serve the story. It's about honing your craft and making your writing as strong as it can be. Many writers are afraid of the revising process. They see it as tedious or boring, or they worry th...
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