With Camp NaNoWriMo having just ended, a lot of people are starting to discuss next steps with their novels – which means the subject of editing is once again prominent in the minds of many writers.

Whether you love editing or hate it, most writers agree it’s just as huge a part of the writer’s life as drafting. If you’re fortunate, a round or two of edits, some rewrites with CP feedback, and then last tweaks with beta notes will be all you need.

However, most writers find this is simply not...