See Everybody Writes Page 49

Ignore grammar and specific words.

Focus on:

  • Key idea
    • Is the main point there? Is it clear? Right in front?
    • Make sure you aren’t spending too much time ‘setting up’
  • The Opening
  • What can you cut?
    • What doesn’t support your main point?
  • Make every paragraph earn it’s keep
  • Make every sentence earn its keep
  • Adopt a less-is-more mindset
    • GET TO THE POINT
  • Logic
    • Does it flow?
  • What’s missing?
    • Data?
    • Point of view?