For every story, map out your ideal reader. Remember good stories are written to your reader, so understanding their motivations is key.
Will my story give them a tip that helps with their career?
Will they understand references I make in my story?
Will they care if they don't live where my story takes place?
How can your story contribute to their goal chasing?
How can your story relate to things they like to do?
How can your story be written for any gender?
How can your story touch on a subject that keeps them up at night?
Have I written my story to be understood by people without the same knowledge as me?
Will my story speak to their biases, or go against them?