Edits. Edits. Edit. Editing a novel is a long process, and it can be all too easy to become disengaged. Maybe a new exciting idea has formed, and you want to work on that, instead of the novel you’ve read through already 100s of times. But you have to stay loyal to your work in progress. Finishing your novel and it’s edits is a huge stepping stone and learning curve for any writer. But how can we stay motivated during endless editing?

Remember your end goal
When you find your motivation lacking, remember your end goal. Maybe you want to send your story into a magazine, or a competition. Maybe you want to self-publish, submit to agents, or share it on your blog. Or perhaps it’s just something you’d love to achieve. It can be so easy to get caught up in the now, but take a peek forward…