This is the marking scheme to be followed for all genres except Poetry and certain books in Random/Humor which can't follow the given format.

1. Cover (/5)
Is the cover relevant to the story? Are the headings, subtitles, etc. clearly visible? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

2. Summary (/5)
How well does the summary sum up the story? Does it clearly tell you what the story is about? Does it pique your interest? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

3. Presentation (/20)
How well is the story presented to its readers? Is the language simple, or too decorative? If you are in a bookstore, flipping through this book, how likely are you to pick up this book? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

4. Grammar and Punctuation (/20)
How good is the grammar? Are there any glaring errors, or small typos? Is the punctuation correct? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

5. Plot (/20)
The most important thing. What do you think of the plot of the story? Is it unique, or too cliché? What makes it good enough to be recognised? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

6. Description (/10)
How has the author described the scene, the characters etc.? Is it visual enough? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

7. Characters (/10)
Are the characters relatable? Can you feel their emotions, or justify their choices? Is there anything about them that makes you rooy for them? Or are they a Mary/Gary Sue?Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

8. Appeal (/10)
How appealing is the book? What are your overall thoughts about it?Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

Total (/100)

For certain books in Random/Humor which can't follow this format, the format is:

1. Cover (/5)
2. Summary (/5)
3. Presentation (/10)
4. Grammar and Punctuation (/10)
5. Overall Interest (/20)

This score will be doubled to get the marks in100.

For the books in Poetry:

1. Cover (/5)
Is the cover relevant to the story? Are the headings, subtitles, etc. clearly visible? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

2. Summary (/5)
How well does the summary sum up the story? Does it clearly tell you what the story is about? Does it pique your interest? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

3. Language (/10)
Is the language fluid? Is it pleasing to read?Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

4. Originality (/20)
Are the poems something out of the box, or do they follow the same old pattern? Did you spot anything new in there?Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

5. Technical skill (/10)
Is the grammar and punctuation (excluding poetic license) accurate? Please write a line or two to explain the score you have given.

All reviews are to be sent to our gmail account- [email protected] .

We encourage the judges of the same to genre to cooperate with each other and ensure that you do not give the scores out too strictly or leniently.

Judges, please keep in mind that we want the results by 15th of August at the latest.