Apparently we have 12 categories, so each judge will be taking one category, judging lasts starts on July 1st and ends july 18th, to make things go easier, since schools are now reopening in places.

Here's what you're likely to be looking for when judging the books

♡For novel book♡

1). first impression? (Description/blurb/cover) (10pts)

2). Use of language(is the grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation good? Are there mistakes and do they disturb your reading(20pts)

3). Characterization( realistic, representation of the characters, their thoughts and their actions, did the writer manage to get make you feel some sort of special connection with the character, is the character development clear throughout the story (10pts)

4). Plot( are there plots twist? Is it well presented? Does it have flow? Any plot hole? (20pts)

5). Title(how creative is it? How does it represent the story? (10pts)

6). Writing style (rich vocabulary, sentence building, attention grabbing, description (20pts)

7). Originality and creativity( does it have a fresh approach) (10pts)

Final comments:

Overall score:

♡♡for poetry♡♡

Word usage(10pts)

Vocabulary(10pts)

Flow and rhythm(10)

Originality(5 )

Representation of theme(5)

Grammar(10)

Literary devices(5)

Does it tell a story or gives a lesson (5)

Overall score:

iamsayad poetry judging criteria up!!

Good luck Judges

after judges have submitted the final report, the head judges will evaluate, and declared the winners, few categories have only a winner. Please submit your work in word. Not Google docs, you could use wps, or preferably Microsoft Word.