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Messy First Drafts are the Best First Drafts
I'm currently working on the second draft of The Arcane Codex Book 3. The title is still alluding me, but overall I now have a firm grasp of the story (mostly). As I was reading my first draft in order to take notes on it, I realized three things in quick succession: 1) the first draft was a mess, 2) it had a lot of potential, and 3) I couldn't be more excited to start Draft 2. Because, for me, there's nothing better than a messy first draft. Let me explain. Perfectionism wa
Sara Lilienfeld
4 days ago


State of the Manuscript 3/25/2026
Hello, I know it's been a while. February seemed to fly by and so has most of March. I've been meaning to provide updates on my writing, as I intend to do every month, but time has really slipped by me so far this year. The latest draft of Death & Destiny in the Mountains is currently with my amazing editor. I'm supposed to get her feedback within the next three weeks. After that, the manuscript will be one revision, and a proofread, away from being done. I'm one step closer
Sara Lilienfeld
Mar 25


State of the Manuscript 10/15/2025
Welcome to my monthly update on the state of my project manuscripts. This is where I provide general status updates about my work. Yesterday, I announced the title of Book 2 in The Arcane Codex across my social media accounts. The novel will be titled Death & Destiny in the Mountains , and I'm currently looking at a Fall 2026 release date, though it's too early for me to choose an exact date yet. Death & Destiny in the Mountains is currently undergoing developmental edits wit
Sara Lilienfeld
Oct 15, 2025


State of the Manuscript - 10/16/2024
Welcome to my monthly update on the state of my manuscript for my debut novel, Magic & Murder in the Holler . I finished my third draft...
Sara Lilienfeld
Oct 16, 2024


State of the Manuscript - 9/18/2024
Welcome to my monthly update on the state of my manuscript for my debut novel. I sent my manuscript out to a beta reader a few weeks ago,...
Sara Lilienfeld
Sep 18, 2024
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