When reviewing a collection of short stories, whether for an awards program or for the purpose of writing a review, you’ll want to consider all the essential elements that go into the spinning of a fine story, short-form style.
When reviewing a young adult novel, whether for an awards program or for the purpose of writing a review, you’ll want to consider all the essential elements that go into the spinning of a fine story — but through the lens of what resonates with teens, what they’re looking for in a story.
When reviewing middle-grade fiction, whether for an awards program or for the purpose of writing a review, you’ll want to consider all the essential elements that go into the spinning of a fine story — but through the lens of what resonates with the audience. What kids in this age group are looking for in a story, and what it is they can handle.
When reviewing a book, whether for an awards program or for the purpose of writing a review, you’ll want to consider all the essential elements that go into the making of a fine story. And to do that, you’ll want first to consider the category of fiction it is. From there, you dive into the story.
Use this “prompt” checklist as a quick check that everything’s as it should be in a trade paperback’s interior, whether fiction or nonfiction. The book may be published or in galleys.
