Worksheet 1 of 5. Diagnostic read
Project: {{project}}
Prepared by: {{business}}
Review with: {{contact}}
Target: {{deadline}}

Instructions
Read the draft for major problems without editing every line.

Worked example, fictional
Context: A writer has a complete draft but keeps polishing sentences in chapters that may be removed.
Completed response: Notes identify a weak middle and an unclear character decision.

Your decision
What recurring issue appeared during the diagnostic read?
My answer: [ ]
Source and date: [ ]
Still to check: [ ]
Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]

Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts.
[ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.

Next worksheet: Revision priorities.

Before you start
- Complete draft: [Source or notes]
- Diagnostic notes: [Source or notes]
- Available work time: [Source or notes]

What you will make
A revision plan addressing structure before lower-impact polishing.