Qualities of a Pulitzer Winner

In a little research I did recently, I found out what judges for the Pulitzer Prize are looking for in the books they choose to win.  Of course, you have to be an American writer to win the Pulitzer, but I suspect these are the qualities of great writing, no matter where you do your work.  

They are:

1).  fully-developed characters
2).  original voice
3).  solidly-crafted structure
4).  serious theme
5).  ability to enchant
6).  originality
7).  authority
8).  verve.

Don't let any of these put you under unreasonable pressure as you write.  Keep them in the back of your mind, that's all. 

Let them help you focus on those areas where you should put your time and effort.  Aspire to achieve them in your work.