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Sample Score Sheet Scoring: 5 =Virtually Flawless 4 = Excellent 3 = Above Average 2 = Shows Promise 1 = Needs Help Story Development: _____ Scene starts with a hook. _____ Main character (either hero or heroine) is introduced, described, and is appropriate to the genre. _____ Main character is actively involved (doing, not reflecting). _____ Emotions are vividly dramatized (shown, not told). _____ Setting is clearly presented to give a feeling of time and place (not too many details). _____ Dialogue/Lack of Dialogue is believable, realistic and reads naturally. There is good use of dialogue tags. _____ Plot: the first five pages hint at conflict to come (impending doom). _____ Pacing: the scene is well paced and holds the reader’s attention. _____ Sensuality: the reader’s senses are evoked. _____ Point of View: handled appropriately. Mechanics: _____ Grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct; the manuscript is neat and presented in a professional manner. Overall: _____ The characters, setting, and plot are intriguing. The reader begins to empathize and wants to read on. Additional Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Total Score __________ out of a possible 60 points. Judged by _________________________ |