Short Story Evaluation
Judges Criteria
Use these Guidelines:
4- Excellent-Ready for publication as is
3- Very Good-Could still use a bit of polish
2- In Process-Needs work to meet its potential
1- Starting Point- Concept is there, needs substantial work to meet its potential
Especially if you have given a LOW score to a question, please mark, in the writing sample provided, some examples for why you gave that score.
Use these Guidelines:
4- Excellent-Ready for publication as is
3- Very Good-Could still use a bit of polish
2- In Process-Needs work to meet its potential
1- Starting Point- Concept is there, needs substantial work to meet its potential
Especially if you have given a LOW score to a question, please mark, in the writing sample provided, some examples for why you gave that score.
Mechanics
Character
Setting
Structure
Style and Theme
Total points: 36
- Is the balance between showing and telling effective for this story?
- Does every word matter?
- Does the structure of the story fit the genre and theme?
Character
- Is the protagonist interesting?
- Do the plot and the character arc feel naturally entwined?
Setting
- Is the setting integral to the plot?
- Does the setting add to the challenges faced by the MC?
- Do the descriptions come from a unique perspective?
Structure
- Does the story open with a hook that makes you want to keep reading?
- Does the middle propel the reader toward the ending?
- Is the ending a meaningful reflection of the beginning?
Style and Theme
- Does the story make the reader think or feel something about the human condition?
- Please make general comments about the entry that may help the author improve their writing and/or understand the market.
Total points: 36
SUBMIT