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Checklist For Creative Writing
- Begins with an engaging opening sentence and opening paragraph
- Concludes with an impactful ending that makes the audience appreciative of the writing
- The ending is plausible and fits in with the rest of the story
- Uses strong, descriptive language throughout the entire piece
- Contains a variety of verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and nouns to add to descriptive language
- Sentence structure is varied and helps create different moods
- Follows a logical order and a logical sequence of events
- Provides cues and transitions to the reader when there are changes in the timeframe
- Includes enough detail that the audience knows the looks, thoughts, and personalities of the characters
- Utilizes dialogue when necessary to add more depth to the characters
- Feelings of characters are evident in the writing
- The story is well-paced and developed
- Contains a clear, consistent point of view throughout the entire piece
- Does not contain too many details or descriptions that make the writing less effective
- Contains enough detail for the audience to understand the story, the plot, the setting, and the characters
- Utilizes literary devices that enhance the writing
- Suspense and tension are built and carried throughout the piece
- The setting is described in enough detail for the audience to know what the setting is like
- Mentions the five senses to add to the descriptions
- Uses the same verb tense consistently through the writing
- Free of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
