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Welcome to Spirit Mountain, an award that celebrates many genres! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer who just started writing yesterday, you are welcome to enter as lon...
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1. Creativity & Originality (0-10 points) • Creativity: How unique and imaginative is the idea or concept? • Originality: Does the work offer a fresh perspective or new approach?
2. Plot & Structure (0-10 points) • Plot Development: Is the storyline engaging and well-paced? • Structure: Is the narrative well-organised and coherent?
3. Character Development (0-10 points) • Depth: Are the characters well-developed and multi-dimensional? • Growth: Do the characters evolve throughout the story?
4. Emotional Impact (0-10 points) • Engagement: Does the work evoke strong emotions or create a deep connection? • Relevance: Are the emotional themes impactful and relevant to the story?
5. Writing Style & Quality (0-10 points) • Language: Is the writing clear, precise, and effective? • Voice: Does the writing style suit the genre and tone of the work?
6. Genre-Specific Elements (0-10 points) • Genre Adherence: Does the work effectively utilise and adhere to genre conventions? • Thematic Relevance: Are genre-specific themes and tropes handled well?
7. Setting & World-Building (0-10 points) • Detail: Is the setting vividly described and immersive? • Consistency: Are the rules and details of the world-building consistent throughout?
8. Conflict & Resolution (0-10 points) • Conflict: Is the central conflict engaging and well-developed? • Resolution: Is the resolution satisfying and fitting to the narrative?
9. Pacing & Flow (0-10 points) • Pacing: Is the story's pacing appropriate for the genre and narrative? • Flow: Does the narrative flow smoothly without awkward transitions?
10. Overall Impact (0-10 points) • Memorability: Is the work memorable and impactful? • Overall Enjoyment: Does the work leave a lasting impression and provide overall enjoyment?
Total Points: 100
Scoring Guide: • 90-100: Outstanding - Exemplary in all aspects, highly engaging and memorable.
• 80-89: Excellent - Strong work with minor areas for improvement.
• 70-79: Good - Solid work with several strengths and a few areas for improvement.
• 60-69: Fair - Adequate work with notable strengths but also significant areas for development.
• Below 60: Needs Improvement - Lacks coherence or engagement, with considerable areas needing enhancement.
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