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I hope to return to this project someday, but it isn't feasible with my current health issues and life circumstances. I have to cut things from my workload so I can breathe. However, I still intend to complete my current li...
Series: Soulbound (book four) Source: ᴬʳᵗⁱˢᵗⁱᶜ ᴱˣᵖʳᵉˢˢⁱᵒⁿˢ ᴬʷᵃʳᵈˢ by janefanfics Category: Masculine Muse (J-Hope) Mature: N (blood, infidelity, mental health issues, mild profanity, sexual references; mentions of drug abuse, murder, torture, underage drinking) LGBTQIAP+: G (mention) Status: Ongoing Special note (judging): I had four books from this category, and the other judge, itsmecrazY1432, had four books Result: 90/100 (2nd place)
Category: Vivid Imagery Special note (judging): I had five books from this category, and the other judge, randomlygore, had five books Special note (rubric): I'd already begun judging this with one rubric, and then the other judge reached out about that rubric, and after some discussion, we decided to change it. So, I've included the feedback that isn't in the new rubric in an Extras section at the bottom. Result: 55/100
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Rubric (Masculine Muse)
Overall Impact (20 points) - 0-5: Little to no emotional impact; character is forgettable. - 6-10: Some moments of impact, but overall impression may fade quickly. - 11-15: Leaves a good impression; character resonates with readers throughout the story. - 16-20: Strong emotional impact; character lingers in the reader's mind long after reading.
Writing Style and Grammar (20 points) - 0-5: Poor writing; numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that disrupts readability and comprehension. - 6-10: Basic writing; some grammatical mistakes and inconsistent style. Limited use of varied sentence structures and vocabulary. - 11-15: Solid writing; generally free of errors, with good sentence variety and appropriate vocabulary. Style enhances the narrative, though it may not be consistently engaging. - 16-20: Exceptional writing; flawless grammar and punctuation, with a distinctive voice and style. The use of varied sentence structures and rich vocabulary creates a compelling and immersive reading experience.
Character Development (20 points) - 0-5: Underdeveloped character; lacks depth and motivation. - 6-10: Some development; has a few clear traits but feels one-dimensional. - 11-15: Well-developed character; shows growth and complexity throughout the story. - 16-20: Exceptionally developed character; multi-faceted with a compelling arc that resonates strongly with readers.
Relatability (20 points) - 0-5: Character feels completely unrealistic or distant from audience experiences. - 6-10: Character has some relatable traits, but many elements feel exaggerated or underexplored. - 11-15: Character relatable in most aspects; readers can identify with struggles and triumphs. - 16-20: Highly relatable character; readers see themselves in the character, making their journey impactful.
