Writers can find inconsistencies in tone in their drafts by using a few helpful strategies.

Read Aloud
One of the best ways to spot tone shifts is to read the draft out loud. This method helps the writer notice how things sound, making it easier to catch changes in tone that they might miss when reading silently. While doing this, pay attention to how the words feel. If there are sudden changes, it might confuse the reader.

Highlighting and Notetaking
Another good trick is to highlight parts of the text that seem to have a different tone. Writers can use different colors for different moods—maybe one color for funny parts and another for serious ones. This way, they can visually see where the tone changes and fix them during edits.

Peer Feedback
Getting feedback from friends can be really helpful. Other readers might notice tone shifts that the writer can’t see because they are too close to the work. Asking questions like "Did you feel the same mood all the way through?" or "Were there parts that seemed out of place?" can help writers understand how others view their tone.

Tone Mapping
Creating a 'tone map' can also help. This means drawing out the emotional journey of the piece, marking where the tone should change, and making sure those changes feel smooth and natural.

Revision Focus
Finally, when revising, writers should pay attention to the main themes and the voices of the characters in their drafts. Keeping these parts consistent will help create a unified tone, which will make the reading experience better and strengthen the impact of the piece.