First Chapter Checklist
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Subtitle
The reader knows the “essence” of the main character as well as some relatable flaw(s) 
The reader is submersed in the main character's "ordinary" world, including locale and time
The reader can ascertain what the main character wants and has at least a hint of what the main character needs
The main character has an emotional response of some kind (love, fear, excitement, etc.)
The main character experiences some sort of conflict - this does not need to be related to the overarching story conflict, but should be related to it in some way
Adequate words and phrases were used to maintain the tone of the chapter
Adequate words and phrases were used to develop the overarching tone of the story
The theme of the story has been introduced (or at least hinted at)
The Antagonist has gotten at least the hint of a mention
The chapter is absent of any backstory
The chapter ends on a hook
The chapter is absent of any backstory
The Antagonist has gotten at least the hint of a mention
The theme of the story has been introduced (or at least hinted at)
Adequate words and phrases were used to maintain the tone of the chapter
The main character has an emotional response of some kind (love, fear, excitement, etc.)