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Strong writing = More sales. Here’s why.
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thGuardian of the Enchanted
March 11, 2025
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If you’ve ever felt like your writing isn’t as strong as it could be, this shift will change everything.
Dear Beloved Reader,
Penelope beamed as she finished her latest essay.
It was clever. Witty. A masterpiece.
She rushed to show it to Lady Beatrice, expecting praise. Instead, Beatrice pursed her lips.
“Penelope,” she said, “this is a first draft. And first drafts are unpolished gems.”
Penelope gasped. “What do you mean?”
Beatrice tapped the parchment. “The true brilliance isn’t in the first spill of words—it’s in the refining. Good writing isn’t written. It’s rewritten.”
Penelope understood once she reread her piece.
And… oh. A clumsy phrase. A sentence that lingered too long. A word that didn’t quite fit.
With fresh eyes, she picked up her quill again.
The Magic is in the Edit:
The difference between a mediocre writer and a great one? Editing.
Your first draft is never your best. After writing, step away. Return with fresh eyes. Cut what’s weak. Strengthen what’s strong.
Proof:
Stephen King edits his drafts at least three times before considering them finished. He believes, “To write is human, to edit is divine.”
Even the most successful authors know that the magic happens in the revisions.
Unique Perspective:
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Your first draft is a mess. That’s not an insult—it’s reality. Good writing is just bad writing that’s been fixed.
Lisa Marie Agius | Founder Womenpreneur
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