{"id":28679,"date":"2024-09-01T21:56:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T04:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?page_id=28679"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:22:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T17:22:01","slug":"ready-to-edit-your-novel-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/ready-to-edit-your-novel-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready to edit your novel checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

For fiction writers!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You’ve finished your first draft! Congrats!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now what?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Are You Ready to Edit Your Novel?<\/h1>\n

If you’re not sure, then get this checklist and video series and find out!<\/p>\n

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For beginning creative writers who write genre fiction, and especially for those who write science fiction or fantasy.<\/p>\n

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This checklist is designed to start you on the path to unleash your story’s potential and transform your draft into a publish-ready masterpiece!<\/p>\n

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Tell us where to send your goodies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You\u2019re invited to step into your creative process and finish your novel.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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How is this checklist delivered?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you sign up, you’ll get the link to download your PDF checklist and video links.<\/h2>\n

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:<\/strong>BETH AND EZRA BARANY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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We’re award-winning novelists who met in a fiction critique group 27 years ago.<\/p>\n

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Beth writes in three genres — young adult epic adventure fantasy, paranormal\/fantasy romance for adults, and science fiction mystery — and runs a successful business as a coach, international instructor, podcaster, and consultant for authors and organizations.<\/p>\n

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Ezra writes under two names, blending thriller, suspense, and mystery, plus paranormal, supernatural, and romance.<\/p>\n

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Together they know what it takes to generate writing and to publish amidst a busy life. And that’s how they know you can live your writing dreams today.<\/p>\n

howard thurman<\/p>\n

-AUTHOR\/CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER-<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.<\/p>\n

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