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1. Antidote for Articles

Escape Rope Quick Tips ~

> Does the article present a topic and stick to that topic?
> Does the tone match their intended audience? Why?
> If you were the audience, would this article execute its intended goal? Why?
> Are all paragraphs in the best order? Why or why not?
> Do you believe everything in the article? Where do you need more proof?

2. Parlyz Heal for Lyrics

Escape Rope Quick Tips ~

> Do you think you would enjoy listening to a song with these lyrics? Why or why not?
> Do all the words fit the same theme?
> Which lines stand out and why?
> Do you think the chorus is catchy? Why or why not?
> Do you think there are enough verses? Why or why not?

3. Hyper Potion for Novels (First Chapter)

Escape Rope Quick Tips ~
> Are you hooked by this first chapter? Do you want to keep reading? Why or why not?
> Are you able to keep track of all the characters so far? Why or why not?
> Who is your favorite character and why?
> What do you think is going to happen in the rest of the novel, and why?
> What questions do you have about the story so far?

4. Max Potion for Novels (Later Chapter)

Escape Rope Quick Tips ~
> Can you understand the story's plot without reading any of the other chapters? Why or why not?
> What did you learn about the characters from just reading this chapter? Write down everything you know about the characters.
> What questions do you have about what happened in the earlier chapters?
> What questions do you have about what happens in the future chapters?
> Do you think this chapter would be necessary in the novel? Why or why not?
> Do you think this chapter feels fast? Slow? Just right? Why?

5. Repel for Other

Escape Rope Quick Tips ~
> Keep an open mind. What does this remind you of?
> Where do you think the author could use this work? Could it be published in a lit. mag? Used as a children's book?
> Does the format work for you? What do you feel as you read it?Why?
> Would the message of this piece work in a more traditional format (poem, short story)? Why or why not?

6. Potion for Poetry

Escape Rope Quick Tips ~
> What does this poem make you feel? Why?
> What do you think this poem is about? Why? Quote specific words or lines that make you think that way.
> Do all the words fit with the theme of the poem?
> If the poem rhymes, do all the rhymes feel natural, or do they feel forced? Point out the ones that feel strange.
> Do you think the poem is too long? Too short? Just right? Why?
> Are all the stanzas (sections) in the best order? Why or why not?
> Are you hooked from the beginning to the end? Why or why not?

7. Super Repel for Scripts

Escape Rope Quick Tips ~
> Does the dialogue sound realistic? Do you believe it? Why or why not?
> Can you get a sense of what the plot is? Why or why not?
> Does every line of the script serve a purpose? Does every line either reveal something about a character or move the plot forward? Point out lines that don't and compliment lines that do.
> Do the characters' actions seem believable? Why or why not?
> What questions do you have about the setting?

8. Super Potion for Short Stories

Escape Rope Quick Tips ~
> Did you feel like the short story was a complete journey? Why or why not?
> What other information did you want to know about the ending, if anything?
> Did any scenes feel too fast or too slow? Why?
> Were the characters believable? Why or why not?
> Were all the plot events believable? Why or why not?
> What other questions did you have while you were reading the short story?

About reviewing scripts!

This is especially true for movies, but it also applies to theater, radio, any scripted format. I know a lot of us are used to writing and reading short stories in novels, which are a complete work of art. It is what it is. The difference with scripts is that they are blueprints. There's so much work that goes into a dramatic piece of art beyond just the script - acting, costumes, tech, direction, etc. It's not the writer's job to be very specific about anything about those sorts of things. In fact, it's recommended not to. So if certain details are threadbare, it's because the writer is focusing on telling the story through what the characters say and do (in other words, only what can be seen on screen) and leaving all of the other elements that might be missing to the interpretation of others involved. It can be a little jarring when you read your first script, but you get used to it in no time!

That being said, remember that scripts are still stories, just in a different form. While technicalities set them apart, the heart of a great script is the same as that of a great novel -- good character and story.