Creating a game? Check your project for these core best practices to make sure you’ll get readers, earn money, and get results!

• [ ] My opening starts with action & dialogue
• [ ] My opening uses attractive, eye-catching art
• [ ] If I have a love interest, they are introduced early in the episode
• [ ] The player understands what their narrative goal is
• [ ] There is a choice within the first ten taps
• [ ] Every premium choice has a “lead-in” explaining its value
• [ ] I have at least 1 premium choice in your first episode
• [ ] I have at least 1 bonus scene priced at 12+ Hearts in each episode
• [ ] My players can support me by spending at least 30 Hearts in each episode after Ep 1
• [ ] I have added a “Would you like to support me” choice at the end of each episode
• [ ] If I am creating a series, I have ended with a cliffhanger that will make my fans play the next episode

If you’ve checked all these points, you’ve got all the ingredients for success!