I am working on a Picture Book Revision Checklist, to make sure I cover all my bases during revisions. Over the years I've collected suggestions and ideas from others and have added a few of my of my own.

<strong>PB Revision Checklist</strong>
<ul>
	<li>Does the plot have a clear beginning, middle, and end?</li>
	<li>Does the beginning jump right into the action?</li>
	<li>What does the character want?</li>
	<li>What is standing in her way?</li>
	<li>What is at stake? What happens if she doesn't get what she wants?</li>
	<li>Is it from a child's perspective?</li>
	<li>Does the main character solve his own problem?</li>
	<li>Did you leave room for the illustrator?</li>
	<li>Remove unnecessary words. The sweet spot for fiction is under 500.</li>
	<li>Check for passive language. Use strong nouns and verbs.</li>
	<li>Do the characters have distinct personalities?</li>
	<li>Read it aloud. Record yourself or have someone read it to you.</li>
	<li>Does it make you FEEL something?</li>
	<li>Print it out. Change the font.</li>
	<li>Check for fun, lyrical language.</li>
	<li>Create a dummy.</li>
	<li>Swap critiques with a couple friends.</li>
	<li>Get a paid critique from an author, agent, or editor.</li>
	<li>Let it sit for a couple weeks. Come back to it with fresh eyes.</li>
	<li>Repeat the steps above as needed.</li>
	<li>Have three polished manuscripts ready before submitting.</li>
</ul>
This checklist is still a work in progress. What would you add to the list?