Hello Shimmer!
Before we proceed I want y'all to give a follow to NikkieKookie she singlehandedly made the cover, banner and stickers for this award and I cannot think of another way to thank her enough.
(Note: It's not Mandatory but I hope you do give her a follow)

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You have to Read at Least Five Chapters of every book you are judging (It'll help you understand the book better and give genuine Scores)
You can read more if you choose.

For Novels And Short Stories ;

Book Title {5 Marks};
◾️ Did the Title compel you to jump into the story?
◾️ was the title Intriguing?
◾️ Did the Title go well with the storyline?

Book Cover {5 Marks};
◾️ Did the cover grab your attention?
◾️ Does it suit the storyline perfectly?
◾️ Is the front clear and easy to read?

Blurb {5 Marks};
◾️ Is it well placed/written?
◾️ Did make you want to read further into the story?

Character Development {15 Marks};
◾️ Did you love the characters and how they were described?
◾️ Were the characters feelings conveyed? Did you feel any emotion/ empathetic towards the characters?

Plot And Flow of the Story {15 Marks};
◾️Did the story flow well along with the plot?
◾️ Did the writer keep readers keep readers hooked and want to read more?
◾️ Were there plot holes?
◾️ Did you feel like the plots were rushed or too slow?

Writing Style/ Creativity {15 Marks};
◾️ Was the storyline creative or was it like anyother story?
◾️ Do you feel the writer's need to improve/ change the way he/she writes?
◾️ Were you hooked and compelled to read further?
◾️ Was the story boring or had interesting stuffs going on?

Grammar/ Vocabulary {15Marks};
◾️ Did you see a lot of Grammar mistakes?
◾️ How was the Vocabulary? Was it hard to comprehend? Do you feel it should be improved?
◾️Did you see any spelling mistakes?
◾️Were the words used correctly? Or mixed up for another?

Communication With Readers {10 Marks};
◾️ Did Author reply to readers comments on their book?
◾️ Was the author Rude Or Nice?

Final Review {15 Marks};
◾️ How would you sum up the book?
◾️ Do you think Author need to improve?
◾️ Would you recommend the book to others?
◾️ What advice would you give to Author?
Overall Score: 100

For Poetry;
◾️ Does the Cover And Title best suit the poetry?
◾️ Does it bring Emotions?
◾️ How is it set (Line Structure)?
◾️ Poetic Devices (Speaker, Tone and Audience)?
◾️ Was it organized and well written?
◾️ How is the Grammar and Vocabulary?
◾️ How is the Spelling and use of words?
◾️ What feeling does the book give to you?
◾️ Did Author communicate with readers?
◾️ Overall Review?
Overall Score: 100 Marks

For Cover;
◾️Is the cover Eye-catching?
◾️Is the cover Relevant to the story?
◾️Is the front clear and easy to read?
◾️Does it give you a glimpse of what you're to expect?
Overall Score: 50 Marks

For Title;
◾️ Does the title draw the attention of potential readers?
◾️ Does it suit the Cover?
◾️ Does it go well with the story line?
◾️ can it get readers hooked?
◾️Does it give you a glimpse of what you're to expect?
Overall Score: 50 Marks

For Blurb;
◾️Is the blurb interesting?
◾️ Does it suit the title and cover?
◾️ Can it make you jump into the story?
◾️ Did it make you feel any kind of emotion towards the characters?
Overall Score: 50 Marks

For Opening Chapter;
◾️ Did it make you want to read more?
◾️ Did it make you feel any kind of emotion towards the characters?
◾️ Does it give you a glimpse of what you're to expect?
◾️ How is the Authors' writing style?
Overall Score: 50 Marks

For Ending Chapter (Read at least the last five chapters);
◾️Does it create any feeling to go to the beginning to read what actually happened?
◾️ Did it make you feel curious?
◾️ However the story ended does it suit the storyline?
◾️ How is the Authors' writing style?
Overall Score: 50 Marks

For Best Protagonists;
◾️ Did you find the character as the best protagonist?
◾️ Did you feel any emotion towards the protagonist?
◾️ Does the title and Cover relate to the protagonist in any way?
Overall Score: 50 Marks

For Best Antagonist;
◾️ Did you find the character as the best antagonist?
◾️ Did you feel any emotion towards the antagonist?
◾️ Does the title and Cover relate to the antagonist in any way?
Overall Score: 50 Marks

How To Win Best Judge In Each Category;
◾️ Submitting the results fast
◾️ Following the correct Judging Rubrics
◾️ Genuinely reading participants' book
◾️ Giving genuine Scores
◾️ Giving both Scores and Reviews

When You're done Judging ;
◾️ Please send the result to the Email provided in our Bio or Pm debbieryan12 to send you the email
◾️ You may choose to send the results all at once or individually.
Thanks ⭐️