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Writing Checklist

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  1. RebeccaZeno Creator
    RebeccaZeno · Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:14 am
    Here are some notes I always keep in my journal when I'm jotting down notes or writing, so far, I think they helped. I keep them as a guideline, and I'd like to share them with you. :)

    1. Get novel into rough draft
    2. Read through it again, leaving notes on where to edit. Are there plot holes?
    3. Is there a gripping first line?
    4. Is there a compelling, dramatic question?
    5. Does the action start soon enough?
    6. Is the theme well developed?
    7. Good enough pace? Is it moving forward constantly, but also giving the reader a rest?
    8. Is there a beginning, middle, and end?
    9. Is the climax at the right point? ex: Not too soon?
    10. Is the story original?
    11. Is there something to always keep the reader involved?
    12. Enough conflict?
    13. Dialogue well-balanced with the story?
    14. Basic English absolutely perfect?
  2. RebeccaZeno Creator
    RebeccaZeno · Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:59 pm
    When critiquing, you may want to think of these while you respond.
    What do you think of the characters?
    What do you think of the plot?
    If you were writing this story, what would you do?
    What do you think is going to happen to the characters and plot? (for novels or long stories)


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