4 Ways to Use a Scene List, Your Indispensable Editing Tool

Your Next Draft

Your scene list is your map to all your revisions. Here’s how to make the most of it.
If you’re doing a developmental edit on your manuscript, you need a scene list. Seriously—I can’t think of a single book I’ve edited without one.
Why? What makes a scene list so essential?
That’s what I’m covering in this episode of Your Next Draft.
You’ll learn:

• 4 ways that a scene list will make your editing process clearer, easier, and less overwhelming
• How to use a scene list to plan your edits BEFORE you change a single word in your novel
• The magic of condensing an 80,000-word manuscript into just a few pages
• And more!

Plus, I’m sharing the story of my first-ever professional editing gig—and what happened when I didn’t make a scene list. (This lesson has stuck with me ever since!)
I know it’s tricky to condense an entire novel into just a few words. But a scene list is worth the effort it takes to create. Take a listen, and I’ll show you why.
Links mentioned in the episode:

• Ep. 8: What Is a Scene? The Ultimate Guide to Write and Edit Amazing Scenes

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