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B-Side can be just as exceptional. Popularity doesn't determine whether a book is great or not. Nor does the amount of reads effect the quality of an author's story. Want to test that theory? Participate, and you may just be surp...
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There will be 3 rounds. Books will be read by up to 2 judges, and the average of their score will determine your books placement in each round. No books will be eliminated until after Round 3. Sometimes the best parts of a book come towards the middle or the end depending on how much you've written.
They will read your book in thirds, meaning they will divide your book into 3 different parts and read each part according to the judging period. So the 1st part of your book will be read in round 1 and so on.
At the end of round 3, the judges will give a review of your book. They will critique the plot, your writing style, grammar, etc. They will not be harsh or rude. They will be genuine. I will encourage the judges to be kind and impartial when giving the review.
Note: The criteria worked out well in the previous awards and will be used for these awards as well.
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Cover + Title + Summary ( _ /¹⁵ ) : Is the book cover and title eye-catching? Does the summary outline the plot of the book well? Is it too detailed or too vague? Does it use proper grammar and syntax?
Plot Introduction ( _ / ²⁵ ) : Is the plot an original concept? Does it tie into what was written in the summary? After you've read the first ⅓ of the book, does it make you want to continue reading? Does it keep you intrigued?
Character Introduction ( _ / ²⁵ ) : How are the characters introduced? Are the introductions memorable? Do you get a general idea of what their role is in the plot?
Tone + Word Choice ( _ / ²⁰ ) : Does the tone of the story match the book's genre? Does the author's style of writing help the plot flow at a good pace? Does the author use their word choice as an advantage to paint a scene?
Grammar + Syntax ( _ / ¹⁵ ) : Is the proper grammar and sentence structure used (i.e. punctuation, spelling errors, run-ons, etc.)?
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