There comes a time at the end of every manuscript when you’re not only ready to be done with it but also wondering what still needs to be worked on to create that final draft.

This part of the writing and editing process can be overwhelming. After all, you’ve spent months or even years getting your novel to this point. You remember all the ideas that didn’t work, the darlings that had to be cut, and your expectations for the book, which aren’t always what’s on the actual page.

At this point, in the traditional publishing world, your MS would go to an agent or editor, and they will send you back an edit letter.

For those not being traditionally published, or who aren’t yet signed with an agent or editor, that edit letter can come from yourself.

How To Write Yourself An Edit Letter, And Why Every Writer…