Read through the first draft to assess what you’ve got. It may be better than you think, or it may be worse. Make sure the structure of the piece works at all levels, from the organization to the headings. Here are a few things to check: Headings and subheadings: Can the reader navigate the piece? What happens if someone doesn’t read it from start to finish, but in bursts? Does the structure make sense? Premise: Will readers understand what you’re doing and why they should invest the time in reading? Order: Have you chosen an effective way to present the information? Even when narrating a
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