The Clarity Check

(8 questions)

Answer honestly. There are no wrong responses.

Respond based on how you typically revise — not how you wish you did.

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Question 1

When you revise a scene, what do you focus on first?

A. Tightening sentences and improving flow
B. Strengthening emotional beats
C. Clarifying the protagonist’s goal
D. Evaluating whether the scene serves the larger narrative purpose

Question 2

If something “isn’t working,” your first instinct is to:

A. Rewrite the paragraph
B. Add more internal thought or backstory
C. Rework the conflict within the scene
D. Ask what structural function this scene is supposed to fulfill