Authors File

Whether you are writing a "Reader's Report" to evaluate a manuscript for a literary agent or a "Book Report" to analyze a finished work, the following strategies will make your writing stand out. 1. Identify the "Mudskippers" (Facts with Flavor)

: Authors like Stephen King enhance their reports and stories by asking specialists (e.g., doctors or physicists) for authentic details that add authority to the writing. 2. Follow the Core "C's" of Writing Authors

: Ensure all language contributes to a single, unified message. Whether you are writing a "Reader's Report" to

: Be ruthless. Exclude anything you don't really need to make your case. Authors

: Instead of just citing data, include a poignant quote or a jarringly specific detail.