The Molly Sample Scoresheet

Manuscript Title__________________________________________ Code____________ Total Score______

Judge #_______________ Judge’s signature (optional)______________________________

Judge's bio (check all that apply): 

____ Published, short-story and/or non-fiction (circle)    ____ Published, novel-length fiction

____  RWA Pro   ____ Unpublished, contest  winner/finalist___________________________ (name of contest)

____ Unpublished    

PLEASE MAKE COMMENTS ON  SCORESHEET  & MANUSCRIPT or Scoresheet only

Score each of the following elements from 1-10.  Use the follow range:

1, 2 or 3 to indicate major rethinking and revisions needed;

4 or 5 to indicate substantial revisions needed

6 or 7 to indicate moderate revisions need;

8 or 9 to indicate minor revisions needed;

10 only if NO revision is needed for submission.

______            1. Protagonists                                                                                                                        

______            2.  Secondary Characters                                                                                                        

______            3.  Dialogue    

______            4.  Narrative
______            5.  Pacing

______            6.  Use of Internal Conflicts
______            7.  Use of External Conflicts

______            8.  Plot                                                                                              

______            9.  Suitability for targeted line/category

______            10.  Bottom line (includes professional appearance and any other matters you deem important)

____________   TOTAL SCORE (Maximum 100 )

 
Using the back of this sheet, AND/ OR a separate sheet please explain the reasons for the scores you gave.  While it is important to explain what is good about the manuscript, any score less than the total possible should be explained in writing.  Please remember that constructive criticism is the only useful criticism.   At least one full page of typed or very neatly written critique should be given.

 
Manuscript Title__________________________________________ Code____________ Total Score______

This award is completely separate from the contest scoring and in no way reflects adversely or advantageously to the general scoring system.  Please give comments to explain your score.

1 2 3 4 5 Heroine’s spunkiness
(low) (high) 

1 2 3 4 5 Heroine’s imagination and creativity
(low) (high)

1 2 3 4 5 Heroine’s unsinkability
(low) (high)  

Judge #_______________ Judge’s signature (optional)______________________________

Judge's bio (check all that apply): 

____ Published, short-story and/or non-fiction (circle)    ____ Published, novel-length fiction

____  RWA Pro   ____ Unpublished, contest  winner/finalist___________________________ (name of contest)

____ Unpublished    

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