Analysis of Your Novel

1. Does the story grab you from the very beginning?

2. Do the hero and heroine meet early in the story, and do sparks fly between them?

3. Are the main characters reactions properly motivated?

4. Are their misunderstandings logical or do they seem unbelievable?

5. Are the clever things the characters say to each other put in dialogue form, or are we merely told that clever things have been said?

6. Do supporting characters promote the plot: Are their roles clearly established? Do they take over the story and overshadow the hero and heroine?

7. Is the heroine's mind continually confused about her feelings for the hero?

8. Is there enough sexual suspense? Are all events based upon the sexual reactions? Does the sex move the plot?

9. How is variety of plot achieved? What unusual twists are there?

10. How is the reader kept aware of the exotic setting?

11. Does the reader continually sympathize with the heroine and hero?

12. Is the conclusion logical and is it happy?

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