Since poetry is a different than our other genres, it is getting adjusted criteria as well!
Cover (x/10)
Is it visually appealing?
Blurb (x/5)
Does the blurb hook you?
Grammar (x/10)
Are there an grammatical errors? Spelling errors? Punctuation?
Form and Flow (x/15)
Do the line breaks feel purposeful to you? Does the length of the lines help the poem's rhythm?
Word Choice (x/10)
Is the word choice purposeful? Does it add to the message the poem is trying to present?
Originality (x/15)
Do these poems feel new and interesting?
Theme (x/10)
Do the poems as a whole collection feel like a cohesive set? Can you see how they could relate to each other? Can you identify an overarching themes that go through multiple poems?
Message and Impact (x/20)
Does this poem feel impactful? Can you understand the poem's themes and messages? Do the poems do a good job of conveying its message?
Personal (x/5)
Did you feel a personal connection with these poems?
Total (x/100)
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Borderverse Awards Season 1
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