Critique the Structure of Your Short Story

Not whether it's enjoyable, whether it actually works. This critiques your short story's structure across five points: does the opening earn the reader's attention, is the central tension clear, and is the whole thing built soundly. For writers who want the honest craft read, not the pat on the back.

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You have written a short story and want a structural critique focused on whether the story is working at a craft level, not just whether it is enjoyable.
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**Critique the story structure across five dimensions:**
1. Opening: does the opening create a clear point of entry, establish voice, and give the reader a reason to continue?
2. Central tension: is there a clear central conflict or question that drives the story forward?
3. Pacing: are there sections where the story drags or rushes? Where should the pace change?
4. Ending: does the ending feel earned, or does it resolve too easily, too abruptly, or not at all?
5. Unity: does every scene and sentence serve the story? Where could material be cut without loss?
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- Five clearly labelled critiques, each with a specific example from the story and a suggested improvement
- A priority order for revisions: which issue to address first
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