Unless you've got a fairy godmother, revising your messy, beautiful rough draft can feel like a pretty intimidating task. Some authors spend years rewriting and editing their projects! Luckily, we're here to help. This January and February, we're bringing you revision and publishing tips as part of our "Now What?" Months. 

Check out all our "Now What?" resources!

Explore these highlights, or click the button above to check out the whole page: 

• Revision and editing activities excerpted from our Young Novelist Workbook (also in Google doc form!)

• Our step-by-step "Now What?" Revision Workbook

• Ready to publish? Print your novel with Blurb!

• And stay tuned for the YWP "Now What?" Contest in February.

Tune in for a "Now What?" Event!

• Webcast: Revision Workshop, Part 1
  Wednesday, January 26, 3:00 PM PST (Your Time Zone)
  
  In this four-part workshop series co-presented by NaNo sponsors Writing Mastery Academy and Fictionary, you’ll learn strategies, tools, and techniques for taking your first draft to final.

• Writers of Color Virtual Write-In
  Tuesday, January 18, 4:30 PM PST (Your Time Zone)

  Join a virtual write-in for writers of color in the NaNo community, hosted by writer and experienced VWI host Aditi Shrivastava! This event is only for people of color— thanks for respecting this space!

• Strengthen Your Creative Voice with YA Author Michelle Coles
  Recording available now. 
  
  In case you missed it, check out this webcast with debut author Michelle Coles to learn more about writing with a strong voice. Includes practice writing exercise!