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Writing checklists.

12 checklists to run through at each stage — research, drafting, editing, proofreading, and submission. Open one and tick it off as you go.

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Before you start writing

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I know the one thing this piece should do
I know who the reader is
I have a clear main point or story
I have enough material or research
I know the length and format

Research checklist

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I have defined the question I need to answer
I found reliable, citable sources
I distinguished primary and secondary sources
I took notes in my own words
I recorded the source for every fact or idea
I checked that sources are current and relevant

Article checklist

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Title states a clear outcome
Introduction promises something the piece delivers
Each section has one job
Headings match their sections
I included specific examples or evidence
Conclusion gives a clear takeaway

Essay checklist

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Thesis is specific and arguable
Each body paragraph supports one point
Paragraphs build in a logical order
Evidence supports every claim
Conclusion ties it together without new claims
I answer the exact question set

Academic writing checklist

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I answer the question set
I have a clear thesis or argument
All non-original claims are cited
Citations follow the required style
I used a measured academic tone
The work is genuinely my own

Professional email checklist

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Subject line names the subject
I get to the point quickly
I state exactly what I need and by when
One main topic per email
I attached what I promised
I proofread before sending

Blog post checklist

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Headline states a specific outcome
Intro makes a clear promise
I used headings so readers can skim
Short paragraphs and lists
Content is specific and original
Clear next step at the end

Creative writing checklist

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I have one clear moment or change
Character has a want, a flaw and a stake
There is real conflict
Descriptions are concrete, not general
Dialogue reveals character and moves the story
Everything serves the central effect

Editing checklist

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I left the draft to cool
I fixed structure and argument first
I strengthened the opening and closing
I removed repetition and filler
I improved sentence flow
I checked each paragraph has one job

Proofreading checklist

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I proofread on a fresh surface
I read aloud or backward
I handled one error type at a time
I checked homophones and double words
I verified names, numbers and dates
I did a final full pass

Submission checklist

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I read the publication's official guidelines
I follow the exact submission method
My piece matches the word count and format
I included the required clips or bio
I checked eligibility and rights
I recorded my submission date

Final publication checklist

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The piece is edited and proofread
The headline and meta description are ready
I added relevant links and alt text
I checked on the exact publish page
I promoted or shared it where appropriate
I recorded how it performed

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