Editorial Evaluation Examples

Here are some examples of the general questions answered in all Editorial Evaluations:

• Is the selected category to identify the book appropriate for the target audience?
• Is the general structure well-organized, and are the ideas clearly presented?
• Does the last chapter provide an appropriate, meaningful conclusion to the work?
• Does the manuscript contain frequent grammatical, punctuation or spelling errors?

Nonfiction:

• Has the author demonstrated credibility in the subject area?
• Is the material presented in an attractive, consistent and professional manner?
• Does the content appeal to a wide audience or address a strong niche?
• Is the text supported by appropriate documentation?

Fiction:

• Is the basic premise interesting, believable and unique?
• Do the plot and structure sufficiently hold the reader's interest throughout the novel?
• Are characters believable and introduced for a clear purpose?
• Does the dialogue sound authentic, and is it used effectively throughout the novel?

Poetry:

• Does each title appropriately reflect the content of the individual poem?
• Is the metrical scheme appropriate for the subject matter?
• Does the content of the poetry offer multiple levels of meaning (both concrete and abstract)?
• Does the poetry appeal to one or more of the senses?