A rough draft is a preliminary or initial version of a written work that is typically incomplete, unpolished, and subject to revisions and editing. 

It is a first attempt at expressing the ideas, concepts, or story that the writer wants to convey. 

A rough draft is often created with the purpose of allowing the writer to freely express their thoughts and ideas without worrying too much about structure, style, or grammar. 

It is a starting point that will undergo multiple revisions and edits until it becomes a final, polished piece of writing. 

In this episode and the next, we will discuss what to do after writing a rough draft. We will begin by defining what a rough draft is and why it is important to revise and edit it. 

Then, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to revise, edit, and finalize a rough draft, including tips for taking a break, identifying strengths and weaknesses, organizing the revision process, checking for consistency, and preparing the manuscript for submission. 

We will also discuss the importance of getting feedback from others and tips for implementing feedback. 

By the end of this episode, listeners should have a better understanding of the process of refining a rough draft into a final, polished piece of writing.

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