I think I figured out a rewriting method that works for me. I like breaking things down into sub-tasks, so that I can have easily definable stages of the process. It also makes the process more manageable where I can focus on each sub-task, so that I don’t get overwhelmed with the idea of “this chapter needs to be rewritten.”

The Process

“White Pass” – Read the chapter as-is and make mental notes.

“Yellow Pass” – 1st pass rewrite using yellow to highlight progress.

“Green Pass” – 2nd pass rewrite using green to highlight progress.

“Flow Pass” – Start from previous chapter and read through to revised chapter to ensure things “flow.”