😻 Best Cover (30 points)
~ Is the cover readable as a thumbnail?
° Is the font size big enough? (5 points)
° Is there enough contrast between text and the rest of the cover? For example, black font on a white background. If we have dark brown text over light brown background, probably contrast is not enough to make it readable. (5 points)
~ Is the cover aesthetically pleasing? (5 points)
~ Does it make you want to read the book? (5 points)
~ Is the picture/theme of the cover relevant to the story? (5 points)
~ Does it reflect the genre of the book? (5 points)
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😼 Best Blurb (20 points)
~ Does it reflect the main plot of the story, without giving away unnecessary spoilers? (10 points)
~ Does it hook you to read further? (5 points)
~ Is it void of any grammar or punctuation mistakes? (5 points)
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😸 Best Prologue (50 points total)
😼 Best First Chapter (50 points total)
1. Does it hook you up to read further? (10 points)
2. Describing scenery and settings (15 points)
~ Do descriptions help you imagine the setting? (5 points)
~ Is it clear where the action is happening? (5 points)
~ Does the author only describe how things look or do they also use other senses, such as sound, smell and touch? (5 points)
3. Character descriptions (10 points)
~ Is it easy to imagine how characters look like based on their description? (5 points)
~ Is it described how characters move or carry themselves, or do descriptions focus solely on physical attributes? (5 points)
4. Grammar and vocabulary (15 points)
~ Is punctuation used correctly? Any grammar mistakes? (10 points)
~ Is spelling ok?
° 5 points if the chapter is void of any spelling mistakes
° 4 points for one or two spelling mistakes
° 3 points for up to 4 spelling mistakes
° 2 points for 5 - 7 spelling mistakes
° 1 point for up to 10 spelling mistakes
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🐺 Best Cliffhanger (40 points total)
🐶 Best Plot Twist (40 points total)
1. Does it hook you up to read further? (15 points)
2. Personal enjoyment (10 points)
3. Grammar and vocabulary (15 points)
~ Is punctuation used correctly? Any grammar mistakes? (10 points)
~ Is spelling ok?
° 5 points if the chapter is void of any spelling mistakes
° 4 points for one or two spelling mistakes
° 3 points for up to 4 spelling mistakes
° 2 points for 5 - 7 spelling mistakes
° 1 point for up to 10 spelling mistakes
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😽 Best Epilogue (40 points total)
1. A good epilogue should do one of the following:
~ Pave the way for a sequel (15 points)
~ Or wrap up all the loose ends (15 points)
The whole 1st point should be 15 points maximum.
2. Personal enjoyment (10 points)
3. Grammar and vocabulary (15 points)
~ Is punctuation used correctly? Any grammar mistakes? (10 points)
~ Is spelling ok?
° 5 points if the epilogue is void of any spelling mistakes
° 4 points for one or two spelling mistakes
° 3 points for up to 4 spelling mistakes
° 2 points for 5 - 7 spelling mistakes
° 1 point for up to 10 spelling mistakes
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Be fair when you judge.
Message me the results via Wattpad or on ash17donovan@gmail.com once you're ready. Start with the special category, book title and the author's name, followed by how it scored on each of the points above, total score and lastly, a short review (just one or two sentences for Best Cover, Best Blurb, Best Cliffhanger and Best Plot Twist). And please, make sure to DM me if you've decided to send the results via mail.
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