This document outlines the purpose and structure of an author's note. An author's note allows writers to discuss their intentions for a piece and the process they took to create it. The note should identify what type of piece it is, the purpose and intended audience, the inspiration and steps taken in the development process including techniques used, and reflections on areas for future improvement or how the piece represents the author's views.

1. AUTHOR’S
NOTES

2. GOALS
Identify the parts of an author’s
note and their purposes

3. WHY WRITE AN AUTHOR’S
NOTE?
Author’s notes provide writers
with the opportunity to discuss
their intentions and talents.
Readers can identify the level of
success a writer has had with
their intentions and use of
techniques.

4. 1. IDENTIFY WHAT THE PIECE
IS
Genre, form, etc.

5. 2. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
What is your intended meaning?
What were you trying to do with
the piece?
Who is the intended audience?

6. 3. DISCUSS PROCESS.
(MAJORITY OF A NOTE)
What inspired this piece?
Assignment? Writer’s notebook?
Inciting moment?
How did you develop the piece?
What steps did you take?
What techniques/tools did you
use?
How have you revised the piece?

7. 4. FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
Author’s feelings about the piece
Is it complete?
Are there areas in need of more
work?
What could this piece inspire in
you?
How does this piece represent
your views on the world or writing?