You want to fly high up and reach the sky. But the higher you try to go, the more damage is caused to your wings by the wind, sending you down again, from where you had initially begun. You start to lose hope. You think can never achieve your goal.
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Judges need to be fair when it comes to judging. If you see a friend of yours, you cannot be less lenient with them. Here are the following things you need to check on while judging.
Title ( 5 marks )
Is it memorable? Or is it to common and simple? Does it match the context?
Blurb ( 5 marks)
Does it help to attract you to read further? Or is it too vague? Does it tell you anything about the story?
Cover ( 5 marks )
Is it attractive? Are the fonts too small? Too big? Does everything blend in evenly?
First Chapter ( 5 marks)
How is the beginning of the story?How does it make you feel?
Grammar and Vocabulary ( 15 marks )
Are there any tense issues or typos? Any grammatical errors? Weird word choice or limited vocabulary?
Pace ( 10 marks)
Is it too fast? Too slow? Does it switch between being fast and slow?
Plot ( 15 marks )
Is it a unique plot? Even if it's not, is it written in a way which looks good? State your views about the this in the review.
Writing Style ( 10 marks )
Is it written in a fancy way? Does it attract you?
Emotions ( 10 marks )
Does the author portray the emotions well? Can you feel what the characters are going through?
Character Development ( 10 marks )
Is there any improvement in the characters by the end of story? Is it good or bad? Do they go well with the plot?
Overall Enjoyment ( 10 marks )
How much did you like it overall? Was it enjoyable enough?
