Your book will be judged according to the following scoring rubric:
Cover - 5
Title - 5
Blurb - 10
Characters - 20
Narrative Pace/Plot - 20
Setting/Description - 20
Prose/Technical - 20
TOTAL = 100
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Cover
Is it polished and professional? Does it capture interest and relate to the book's contents? Is it eye-catching and is the lettering legible?
Title
Is it unique and creative? Is it memorable, easy to recall, and relevant to the story?
Blurb
Does it have an interesting logline that captures interest? Does it give a sense of the characters and plot while still keeping it concise and relevant?
Characters
Do they act and talk like real people? Do each of the characters have their own unique personality traits and their own "voice" so to speak?
Narrative Pace/Plot
Does it have a unique or interesting plot with a clear storyline in place? Do the sequence of events follow each other logically? Do the events feel too rushed or too dragged? Is the information presented at an appropriate speed?
Setting/Description
Descriptions when painting characters and places with multi-sensory language. Is it easy to visualize? Does it ramble too much on unimportant details? Does the author succeed in world building without relying on info-dumping?
Prose/Technical
Does it have appealing narration, sentence structure, and good syntax? Is the overall voice appropriate according to the genre of the book and the mood they're trying to convey? Spelling, punctuation, and overall grammar.
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The Pride Awards
RandomThe Pride Awards are an annual event hosted by the Rainbow Bookclub, a community dedicated to creating a safe space for all writers, with the goal of recognizing the writing of positive representation for LGBTQIA characters and stories.
