Complimentary Author Resource
Manuscript Readiness
Scorecard
See where your book stands, whether you’re starting with an idea or reviewing a finished draft. This free self-assessment takes about five minutes. Answer 12 yes-or-no questions to identify what’s in place and what could use another look.
Primary Resource · 3 Page PDF
Self-Assessment Rubric
Manuscript
Readiness
Scorecard
✓Manuscript Completeness
✓Structure & Readability
✓Accuracy & Consistency
✓Publishing Preparation
12 Yes/No Questions5-Minute Scoring
Manuscript Readiness Scorecard
See where your book stands, whether you’re starting with an idea or reviewing a finished draft. This free self-assessment takes about five minutes. Answer 12 yes-or-no questions to identify what’s in place and what could use another look.
What you’ll check
- ✓Manuscript Completeness — Assess draft completeness. Check whether you’ve reviewed the manuscript in full and identified any missing chapters, scenes or essential information.
- ✓Structure & Readability — Evaluate the clarity of your central message or storyline, the sequence of chapters and how well the language suits your intended readers.
- ✓Accuracy & Consistency — Review spelling, grammar and punctuation, check for inconsistencies in names and dates, and verify facts, quotations, sources and permissions.
- ✓Publishing Preparation — Assess how clearly you’ve defined your target readership and developed your working title and book description. Identify what your book will need for cover design and interior layout.
3-page printable PDF · Includes a scoring guide.
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