1.
Who is my target audience?
There's no point in writing a book if it doesn't have readers.
20 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
2.
What is my book about?
You have to also have a subject to have a successful book.
19 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
3.
What makes me qualified to write about this subject?
Your readers need evidence that you're trustworthy, and publishers are looking for authors with platforms.
18 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
4.
What do I want readers to feel or understand when they've finished?
17 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
5.
Is my point focused?
Many nonfiction writers try to tackle too big of a point.
16 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
6.
Have I researched my topic?
You can't effectively add to the cannon without knowing what the conversation is about.
15 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
7.
Will I write in first, second, or third person?
14 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
8.
What tone will I take?
13 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
9.
What are the standards within my genre?
This will help you know the conventions to follow.
12 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
10.
How will I organize my thoughts?
11 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
11.
Do I have any imagery?
10 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
12.
What I made my points logically?
9 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
13.
Have I left anything out?
8 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
14.
Have I rambled?
7 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
15.
Is my writing personable?
6 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
16.
Have I written something useful to others?
5 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
17.
Is my writing professional?
4 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
18.
Have I used outside sources when necessary?
3 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
19.
Have I correctly cited or referenced anything that is not my own?
2 points - added 12 years ago by laneave -
20.
When will my writing be published?
This may change your content if, for instance, you're writing about current events put your book won't be out for a year.
1 point - added 12 years ago by laneave -
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