When to Make Big Changes to Your Work in Progress

Edit now or edit later? Here are some pros and cons.

Shaunta Grimes
Sep 6, 2018 · 4 min read
“pencil eraser” by Kim Gorga on Unsplash

Dear Shaunta,

I’m 25,000 words into my novel manuscript, and I’ve realize that I need to make a major revision that will change what I’ve already written. Should I stop and make that edit now, or wait and do it when I’m done with my first draft?

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