Revising Tips

• Can you read it outloud without stumbling?
• Does every word and action count?  There should be a reason why a
  character acts or speaks in a certain way.  
• Is the series of events logical?  Do they relate?
• Is it clear what your goal or your main character's goal is throughout the piece of writing?
• Are vivid/descriptive words used to describe characters and/or events?
• Is your train of thought clear?  Are there any tangents?
• Do you use a variety of verbs throughout the piece?  (Something instead of "SAID")
• Is it wordy and redundant?  Are you using the same words and phrases
  over and over again?
• Is there a catchy introduction?  Does the conclusion leave the reader thinking?
• Do supporting details support only the topic sentence of that paragraph?
• Are transitional devices used throughout?
• Is there a strong hook, thesis and lead-in?
• Is proper format followed throughout?
• Are all sentences complete or are there sentence fragments?
• Is a vivid mental picture created in the reader's mind?  
• Did you use a thesaurus?

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