Reread the hard copy of your manuscript.
Unlike earlier when I had you read your story all the way through in one sitting as a reader or as a member of the audience, this time, I want you to reread your story as many times as you need to until you have answered all the questions raised in each step throughout this re-vision process.
Don't get bogged down by your writing. Read all the way through just like you wrote it all the way through, one layer at a time.
Concentrate first on the foundation. Address any plot and structure issue that cropped up in any of the prior steps in the next draft you write. Take notes right on your manuscript.
Mark what works. Insert PostIt notes about what needs rewriting. Make your notes detailed enough so when you reach them in your rewrite you remember what you were thinking.
Mark out with a big black X any and all words, paragraphs, and chapters you plan to delete in the next rewrite. Write ideas you wish to add or create in the next go round. Keep your Plot Planner in front of you as you work your way through your manuscript.
Not until the plot and structure are in completely in place do you turn your focus to dialogue, description, tone, authentic details in scene, character motivation, word choices.
In every draft you write, insert what you can about theme. By the last draft, the theme should have revealed itself and appears throughout your story.
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