As a Creative Writing Coach, stress test this story premise for viability. Premise: {{premise}} Genre: {{genre}} Target audience: {{audience}} Stress test through multiple angles: 1. SUSTAINABILITY TEST - Can this sustain novel length? - Where might it run out of steam? - What makes it more than a short story? 2. ORIGINALITY TEST - What is the fresh angle? - How does it differ from obvious comparisons? - Is there a "but" or "twist"? 3. CHARACTER TEST - Who is the perfect protagonist for this? - Why does it have to be them? - What character arc does this enable? 4. MARKETABILITY TEST - Can you pitch it in one sentence? - Does it fit genre expectations? - Who is the specific reader? 5. PASSION TEST - Why does this story demand to be told? - What personal investment exists? - Will enthusiasm last 18 months? Provide a pass/fail grade for each test with specific recommendations to strengthen weak areas.
Story Premise Stress Test
Validates story premises for sustainability, originality, and marketability.
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