Story Checklist
Story Checklist
General Items
- Celebrate finishing your story!
Pre-Writing
- Define the genre
- Identify the target audience
- Outline the main plot points
- Create character profiles
- Establish the setting
- Determine the theme or message
- Research necessary background information
Writing
- Start with a strong hook
- Develop characters through actions and dialogue
- Maintain a clear narrative voice
- Show, don't tell
- Use descriptive language effectively
- Create conflict and tension
- Pace the story appropriately
Editing and Revising
- Check for plot consistency
- Ensure character development is logical
- Eliminate unnecessary scenes
- Fix grammatical and spelling errors
- Get feedback from beta readers
- Revise based on feedback
- Proofread final draft
Final Preparation
- Format the manuscript according to submission guidelines
- Write a compelling query letter (if submitting to agents/publishers)
- Prepare a synopsis of the story
- Create a captivating title and cover design (if self-publishing)
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