Publishing is a funny industry. It’s creative and commercial, collaborative and solitary, magical and maddening — often all at the same time. After quite a few years of being part of it, I’ve collected a handful of thoughts that’ve risen from the muddy madness of it. So, here goes. 1. It can feel too hard…
Month: July 2026
How many drafts does a novel need?
Quick answer… Most novels go through 3–10 drafts, depending on the writer, the complexity of the story, and whether the book is self-published or traditionally published. Some writers produce relatively clean first drafts and need only a few rounds of revision. Others go through many more. There is no magic number. The goal isn’t to…
Caroline Hardaker Author 