Q. When should I revise my children’s book?
A. It’s up to you. There isn’t one “right” way to write a book. What works best for you is something that only you can determine. It’s very personal. The only way to figure it out is by trial and error.
Some writers jump back and forth between writing and revising each day. These writers have writing session and an editing session each day. The secret is to know what each session looks like.
In the writing step your job is to write down your thoughts. You write down your ideas as they come to mind.
Capturing your thoughts on the page is your task as a writer.
In the revision step your task changes. As you edit your story, your task is to make sure that your words are clear. Now is the time to rearrange your sentences. This is when you move things up or down on the page — or remove them completely.
In the editing stage you are organizing your ideas.
Making small changes as you move through each draft allows you to work on your story in two different ways each day. Write first and then make time to revise. Or revise what you wrote yesterday and then write new material. Try each and see what works best for you.
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