Self-Editing Checklist

Self-Editing Checklist: "Barbara Dawson Smith's Self-Editing Checklist

1. Did I open with a hook? Does each scene end on a hook?

2. Did I switch viewpoints only when necessary? If I did switch, is the shift clear?

3. Are the goals and motivations of the characters clear? Is their behavior consistent with their character traits? Do the main characters grow and change?

4. Does each scene advance the plot or reveal new facets of the characters?"

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