*Unfortunately, I've lost the link where I first found this form. I'm sorry to provide it here without proper credit, so if you recognize it, please let me know. - SDR

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Stories can be improved only by identifying problems. Your input as a reader is valuable. If you have a definite opinion, please provide candid answers, as long or as brief as you wish.

Story Title:__________________________________

1. What did you really like?

2. When were you confused?

3. Was there anything you really disliked?

4. Were you bored? If so, when?

5. Did the story live up to expectations? Yes____ No____

6. Were there problems with grammar, word use, or sentence construction?

7. Was the dialogue too long or too short? Was it realistic, or forced?

8. Were the characters unique? Did they each have a voice of their own?

9. Did the characters seem real and have real motives?

10. Would you recommend this story to a friend?

11. Do you feel you would have paid to read this?

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