The Autumn Awards Season 1 (CLOSED)

🌺 Short Story Results: Part 1 🌺

Hello and good afternoon, participants! 🤗❤

Thank you to our dearest judge ryleycalista for taking her precious time to read and judge the books!

Without further ado, here are the results for Short Story entries:

1.    “Awakened: End is the Beginning” by BluerAbyss

Book Cover - 2% 
Title - 5% 
Blurb - 2% 
Relevance to the Genre - 15% 
Plot Uniqueness & Creativity - 15% 
Writing Style - 15% 
Flow - 9% 
Enjoyment - 13% 
Overall - 15% 
Total: 91%

Feedback:

I really had a great time reading this one! Noong una, akala ko ay kapareho lang ito ng karamihan sa mga stories about werewolves. But it showed me a different world of werewolves and that the plot is indeed unique. I also want to praise how the author used this story to emphasized what an individual's strength truly is. Na-appreciate ko iyong effort na ma-convey iyong lesson na hindi gumagamit ng mga "gasgas" nang mga salita. The flow was smooth and the plot twist was superb! Nagustuhan ko iyong part na ipinikita na isa pala siyang Lycan na simbolo ng sariling kalakasan. Tingin ko, mas maganda siguro kung iyong book cover ay mas maging readable ang title at pumili na mas maganda at catchy na graphics para sa background image na syempre ay may kaugnayan pa rin sa theme ng story. Maganda rin kung medyo palawakin ang blurb para mas ma-grasp ng future readers ang tema at takbo ng story na babasahin nila. Overall, it's a one good story hihi. Congratulations!
 
2.    “Gone” by Lei_liz

Book Cover - 2% 
Title - 2% 
Blurb - 3% 
Relevance to the Genre - 15% 
Plot Uniqueness & Creativity - 10% 
Writing Style - 12% 
Flow - 6% 
Enjoyment - 12% 
Overall - 12% 
Total: 74%

Feedback:

I could feel how the emotions were conveyed all throughout the story. Nahanap iyong mga angkop na salita para mailarawan iyong mga emosyon na gustong iparating sa mga readers. Napansin ko lang na may ilang parts na iyong proper noun gaya ng "Laguna" ay hindi naka-capital ang unang letter habang iyong mga common noun naman gaya "mall" ay naka-capital ang unang letter. May iilang salita rin na hindi naangkop ang paggamit ng apostrophe gaya sa "hour's", "it's", at "love's". When it comes to the plot, it is quite common but I really do appreciate how the author gave a simple twist at the end showing the video reminiscing the past of the characters. Naramdaman ko iyong emosyon na gustong iparamdam sa parteng iyon. Na-appreciate ko rin iyong effort para pinuhin ang pagkakasulat at daloy ng istorya kaya naniniwala ako na kahit na may iilang pagkakamali ay mas malaki naman ang room for growth and improvement. That's all and congratulations!
 
3.    “What’s Merry about Christmas?” by talesofher

Book Cover- 4% 
Title - 5% 
Blurb - 5% 
Relevance to the Genre - 15% 
Plot Uniqueness & Creativity - 13% 
Writing Style - 14% 
Flow - 10% 
Enjoyment - 13% 
Overall - 15% 
Total: 94%

Feedback:

First and foremost, I would like to commend this story for shedding a glimpse of light through words. Masasabi kong naibigay iyong aim ng story which is to impart hope to the readers. Malinis din ang pagkakasulat maging ang daloy ng istorya. The plot is somewhat common but the author justified it enough that the readers would enjoy reading it. Sa palagay ko lang, maaaring magdagdag pa ng iilang dialogue para mas maipakita ang interactions ng mga characters at para mas madagdagan iyong emosyon na gustong ipahatid. Overall, it was a good story that purifies the heart of its readers. It feels like your heart will be lightened after reading this one. Congratulations!
 
4.    “Be With You” by jerrykookie

Book Cover - 5% 
Title - 3% 
Blurb - 5% 
Relevance to the Genre - 12% 
Plot Uniqueness & Creativity - 12% 
Writing Style - 15% 
Flow - 8% 
Enjoyment - 12% 
Overall - 13% 
Total: 85%

Feedback:

Malinis ang pagkakasulat. Nagustuhan ko kung paano nailapat iyong daloy ng story pati iyong pagbibigay ng mga detalye tungkol sa mga characters at sa conflict. It also felt light reading the story. The words are appropriately used to describe the scenes as well as the expressions given by the characters. When it comes to cover naman, simple lang pero maganda at catchy tingnan. Overall, I could see a great potential with this story especially with the writing style of the author. Congratulations!