How to turn a messy first draft into lovable copy

Writing a first draft can feel like climbing a mountain. It’s strenuous work. Sometimes just putting one word in front of another feels hard, and you resist getting on with it. You have to push through to the finish, and it’s only when you get to the top that you can see how far you’ve come. But what next? Here’s how to turn a messy first draft into lovable copy.