Sample Manuscript Judging Score Sheet Template printable pdf download

Sample Manuscript Judging Score Sheet Template

FHL, Inc.- Touched By Love Award Contest 2017 Score Sheet

Entry #

Judge’s #

Total Points _______/155 possible pts.

Scoring: PLEASE USE WHOLE NUMBERS ONLY (no decimals)

Excellent, ready to submit

Almost there, needs only a little polish

Average, shows promise

Below average, needs work

Poor

(Comments may be included on the score sheet and/or directly in the manuscript)

General Elements (25 possible points)

______ Manuscript appears professional and free of typos and spelling errors

______ Proper grammar and punctuation is used

______ Viewpoint handled skillfully and is clear at all times

______ Narrative, dialogue, action and introspection interwoven and balanced

______ Shows rather than tells

Comments:

Plot (25 possible points)

______ Dynamic opening draws reader immediately into story

______ Well-paced, compelling and holds reader’s attention

______ Each scene promotes and advances plot

______ Background is fed in naturally and does not overwhelm manuscript

______ Inspirational elements seem fitting/appropriate to plot.

Comments:

Characterization – Heroine (25 possible points)

______ Character comes across as real, three-dimensional person

______ Protagonist is likable with integrity and backbone

______ Character shows believable emotion

______ Characterization remains consistent

______ Heroine’s faith, belief system/values or lack thereof is skillfully developed or foreshadowed

Comments:

Characterization – Hero (25 possible points)

______Character comes across as real, three-dimensional person

Sample Manuscript Judging Score Sheet Template