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MIDWEST
ROMANCE WRITERS
STEPPING STONE CONTEST 2004
(Chick Lit/Single Title)
MANUSCRIPT
TITLE:_______________________________________Entry #__________
CATEGORY:______________________Judge #____________SCORE:_______________
Scoring – 100 total points
5 = Outstanding, ready for the editor
4 = Excellent,
very few flaws
3 = Good, shows
promise but needs work
2 = Average, needs
major revisions in areas marked
1 = Below Average,
element is there but not fully developed
Manuscripts with preliminary round
scores that differ by more than 30 points will be sent to a 3rd
judge.
Opening Scene/Setting
___1. Is there a strong opening
hook that works with this story?
___2. Can you visualize the
setting? Is there accurate research and details necessary for the story?
___3. Are at least some of the
five senses used in a way that enhances the story?
___4. Does the story start
in the right place?
Characterization
___1. Do you like the main
character? Does she/he make you want to read more?
___2. Are the characters
consistent in their behavior?
___3. Do the characters have
distinctive and consistent voices?
___4. Do the character’s
physical descriptions seem vivid enough for them to seem real?
Conflict/Plot
___1. Does the story touch on the
internal conflict of the main characters?
___2. Does the story touch on the
external conflict between the characters?
___3. Do the goals and
actions of the characters advance the plot of the story?
Writing Technique
___1. Does the scene flow
smoothly? If transitions exist, are they clear and necessary to the story?
___2. Are dialogue and narrative
balanced and does each move the story along?
___3. Is the point of view
consistent? If it changes, are transitions smooth?
___4. Is the manuscript
professionally done, i.e. grammar, punctuation, format, and spelling?
___5. Is the story fresh or
the idea told in a unique way?
Synopsis
___1. Does it show the
character’s relationship’s emotional growth?
___2. Is the conflict resolved in
a believable manner?
___3. Are the loose ends tied up
and all questions answered?
___4. Does it make you want
to read the book?
Total Score__________
Judge -- Published_____
Non Published -- _____ Award Winning (Pub or Non) _____
MIDWEST ROMANCE
WRITERS
STEPPING
STONE CONTEST 2003
MANUSCRIPT
TITLE:_____________________________________Entry #____________
CATEGORY:_________________________Judge
#___________
Constructive Comments:
Answer the following
questions to explain your scores on this entry. These comments are for the
author to help them hone their writing. Please be as specific as possible. No
points
will be assigned for these
questions.
1. What did you like or dislike about the main character?
2. What did you like or dislike about the secondary character?
3. What did you like best about this story?
4. Where (if any) did you see room for improvement and why?
5. Does the synopsis work for you? What do you like or dislike, if appropriate?
6. Any other comments or encouragement?
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