TIPS
COVER:
- Is the cover attractive/aesthetically appealing?
- Does it fit the story's genre?
- Does it have a high quality/non-gritty background image?
- Is the text legible and easy to read or does it fade into the background?
- Is the title catchy and unique?
- If you ever want your cover critiqued, we have a channel dedicated to graphics over in our Discord Group!
YOUR STORY:
Synopsis:
- Do you have a synopsis? (Stories with a synopsis have a much high chance of getting reads)
- Is your synopsis gripping?
- Does it make the reader just have to know more?
- Is it an accurate description of your story?
Plot:
- How does the story overall make the reader feel? Does it fit the genre?
- Did the Romantic suspense make your heart hammer like a nail all while simultaneously making you melt from the love between the hero and heroine?
- Did the mystery have you guessing who the villain was the whole time? Were the red herrings sprinkled throughout to throw you off the true villain's trail?
- Were you swept into the fantasy world woven through the pages as you watched the princess overcome her past and fight for her future?
- Is the story believable?
-Do the characters have good chemistry (whether its romantic/friendly/family)?
- Is there good pacing with the ups and downs of the story?
- Does your story paint the picture without going over the top in the description?
Characters:
- Is your main character likable?
- Is there character development for the main character and supporting characters? (We always want to see a strong character ARC)
- Do your characters grow emotionally, spiritually, and mentally?
- Is there good chemistry between the main character and the other characters?
Descriptions:
- Do your descriptions add to the story? Or are they too much and detract from the theme?
-Does your story transport the reader to the time and space where the story is and make them feel like they are living in the character's world with them?
Overall:
- Do you feel that your conclusion is satisfying for the genre?
- Are there any loose ends that need tied up?
- Do you see any potholes that need fixing?
