Some reminders to myself about what I think is important when I write. These may not be the same for anyone who is not me.
The Essentials:
A three act structure in scenes, issues and arcs.
Rising action through the entire book
Every character should be a character – give some thought to who they
are and what they want and why they are where they are. Try to make them
distinct.
Issues and arcs should have an emotional core – they
should make the main characters feel something, and examine some part
of their personality.
Maybe not essential, but worth thinking about:
Mind your page turns, but don’t be too obsessed with them.
End on a cliffhanger or a badass moment each issue.
