Contest Entry Form | Contest Rules | Contest Scoresheet
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Entry #__________________________________________
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Judge’s number: __________________________________
Judge’s Name (Optional) ___________________________Scoring: 1=poor (needs major work), 2=fair (shows promise, but needs improvement), 3=average (average but not special.) If you score an item between 1-3 on any category, please comment as to why so the entrant can understand your reasoning. 4=good (close to being publishable, but still needs minor work), 5=excellent (publishable)
Opening/Setting (20 points)
Does the opening intrigue you and make you want to read more? ____
Does the first scene give you a sense of the time and place? ____
Does the story start at an interesting place? ____
Is the setting vivid? Can the reader ‘see’ it? ____
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_____________________________________________________________Characters (20 points)
Is the main character introduced in the entry believable and likeable? ____
Do the characters display believable emotions? ____
Do you get a sense of the physical description of the characters? ____
Are the character(s) actions/reactions appropriate and well-motivated? ____
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_____________________________________________________________Dialogue/Narrative (20 points)
Is there a good balance between narrative and dialogue? ____
Does the dialogue sound natural for the place/time period? ____
Does each character have a unique voice? ____
Does the dialogue move the story forward? ____
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_____________________________________________________________Conflict/Plot (20)
Is the plot original and refreshing? Or at least a new spin on something old? ____
Is the conflict between the main characters believable? ____
Are the characters’ motivations clear and believable? ____
Is the internal conflict for the main characters becoming clear? ____
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_____________________________________________________________Voice (20 points)
Does the story move at the right pace, not too fast, not too slow? ____
Is the author’s presentation of the story smooth and interesting? ____
Are the mechanics (grammar, spelling, punctuation) correct? ____
Is the voice fresh, unusual and interesting? ____
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_____________________________________________________________What are two areas you felt were done well?
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_____________________________________________________________What are two areas you feel need work?
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