Rewriting after the first developmental edit

Guys, here’s my two cents: even if your manuscript has been professionally edited, it’s never too late to rewrite. Perhaps when you handed it to a developmental editor, it may have been far from a finished product, so all they could do at the time was shape it into something workable. My point is, having it professionally edited doesn’t necessarily signal the finish line.

Since then, perhaps you’ve learned a lot more about plot, conflict, tension, characterization, and suspense—and now you instinctively know you need to rewrite the whole thing. That’s daunting, especially when it feels “done” and has already been vetted by an editor. Add to that, maybe you’re a career author who can’t afford to spend too much time on one book. Or you’re a debut author who wants nothing more than to see your book published.

So, trust your instinct. Put in the work. You don’t want to submit to an agent or publisher knowing, deep down, that it’s not your best. Be patient. Put out a book that will truly resonate with readers and make a lasting impact.

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