Deliberate break between draft and revision for fresh eyes.

Deliberate break between draft and revision for fresh eyes. Revision vocabulary separates layers. Fix structure before polishing sentences that may move.

As a process term, it marks a step in how manuscripts move from draft to reader.

Why it matters

Cooling-off period names a real editorial step, useful when planning passes and hiring help.

Common pitfalls

Skipping earlier revision layers because this pass has a familiar name.
Hiring for this step before the manuscript is ready for that layer.

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Cooling-off period

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Deliberate break between draft and revision for fresh eyes.

Deliberate break between draft and revision for fresh eyes. Revision vocabulary separates layers. Fix structure before polishing sentences that may move.

As a process term, it marks a step in how manuscripts move from draft to reader.

Why it matters

Cooling-off period names a real editorial step, useful when planning passes and hiring help.

Common pitfalls

Skipping earlier revision layers because this pass has a familiar name.
Hiring for this step before the manuscript is ready for that layer.