Character checks
- Does every major character act according to their current goal?
- Does anyone know information they should not know yet?
- Are injuries, powers, limits, and promises still accurate?
- Did a relationship change in a recent chapter?
- Does the dialogue still sound like the same person?
World checks
- Do magic, technology, or power systems follow established rules?
- Is the cost of power visible when relevant?
- Are locations, travel times, and distances believable?
- Are factions reacting to important events?
- Are items and artifacts still where they should be?
Serial reader checks
- Does the chapter open with tension or a clear situation?
- Does the protagonist want something specific?
- Does the chapter answer or sharpen a reader question?
- Does the ending create a reason to read the next chapter?
Use the free chapter checklist
The free Lite pack includes a short pre-publish checklist and Story Bible Lite template.
Need a fuller workflow?
The full Serial Fiction Author Kit adds character sheets, worldbuilding tracker, Royal Road blurb worksheet, and publishing checklist.