When a story doesn’t behave, it’s not broken — it’s communicating. Rewriting begins when you stop forcing answers and start listening to resistance.

Layer Four of the rewrite process focuses on dialogue and wordsmithing — refining voice, sharpening intention, and letting language support the story instead of hiding its flaws.

Once structure and character are solid, rewriting turns to scenes. Layer Three focuses on clarity, momentum, and ensuring every scene earns its place in the story.

Once structure is solid, character becomes the most important layer of rewriting. Learn how Layer Two focuses on motivation, flaws, and choices that make a story feel alive.