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Whether you are writing a "Reader's Report" to evaluate a manuscript for a literary agent or a "Book Report" to analyze a finished work, the following strategies will make your writing stand out. 1. Identify the "Mudskippers" (Facts with Flavor)

To keep a reader hooked, include "mudskippers"—details that have historical, geographical, or human flavor. Authors

: Be ruthless. Exclude anything you don't really need to make your case. Whether you are writing a "Reader's Report" to

: A good report should be accurate but also persuasive enough to move the reader to action. 3. Structure for Impact : Be ruthless

: Authors like Stephen King enhance their reports and stories by asking specialists (e.g., doctors or physicists) for authentic details that add authority to the writing. 2. Follow the Core "C's" of Writing