Definition of "rewrites" [rewrites]

• Plural form of rewrite. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rewrite. (verb)

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• "The last major rewrite of many frustrating rewrites is done, but there's lots of careful editing still to tackle: correcting inconsistencies, tightening/slashing some sections, fine-tuning the sentences (how I love sentences!), rethinking the implications of an alternate world, subdividing some chapters, possibly re-ordering a couple of them."
• "I like to think this is saving me time in rewrites, but I could be deluding myself."
• "I have a novel I'm working on, a loose sequel to "Planet of the Amazon Women", but after getting to 70,000 words a couple of years ago, I've been stuck in rewrites ever since."