Narrative Checklist
Narrative Checklist
General Items
- Create an outline before writing
- Read similar narratives for inspiration
- Set specific writing goals or deadlines
- Use writing prompts to overcome blocks
Plot Development
- Establish a clear premise
- Create a compelling conflict
- Develop a structured plot arc (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution)
- Ensure subplots support the main plot
- Provide a satisfying conclusion
Character Development
- Create well-defined protagonists and antagonists
- Ensure characters have clear motivations
- Develop character arcs that show growth or change
- Add depth with backstories and flaws
- Include diverse and relatable supporting characters
Setting and World-Building
- Establish a vivid and immersive setting
- Ensure consistency in the world rules and logic
- Integrate setting into the plot and character development
- Use sensory details to enhance the reader's experience
Theme and Message
- Identify the central theme of the narrative
- Ensure that actions and events reflect the theme
- Avoid heavy-handed messaging; show, don't tell
- Allow for multiple interpretations of the theme
Style and Tone
- Choose an appropriate narrative voice (first-person, third-person, etc.)
- Maintain a consistent tone throughout the narrative
- Use varied sentence structure and vocabulary for engagement
- Incorporate literary devices (metaphors, similes, imagery) effectively
Revisions and Editing
- Conduct multiple drafts and revisions
- Seek feedback from beta readers or critique partners
- Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
- Check for plot holes and inconsistencies
- Ensure pacing keeps the reader engaged
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