Peek Behind the (Editorial) Curtain
A step-by-step look at how a short story’s opening paragraph changed during revisions
Writers talk a lot about revision. “Revision is where the magic happens.” “I’m going into the revision cave.” “I revised this 852 times before publication.” But to aspiring writers who are still hoping for their first chance to work with an editor, it all sounds equal parts mysterious and daunting. At least it did to me before I became a book coach and …
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