Rubric
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rubric
elements
title
forecast
foundation
aesthetics
plot
setting
pacing
enjoyment
originality
characterisation
flow
flame rating
rubric breakdown
Title A good title is unique, and it's the first thing a reader sees of a story and is often the initial thing to either grab or lose a potential reader's attention. It's important it doesn't give away too much of the story, but manages to conjure up the story's atmosphere, preferably in as few words as possible, without being generic.
Forecast This covers the description and foreword on the front page. The description is what's there to hook a reader after they've clicked on your story and should establish the main character and their goals and the dilemma that's going to make those goals difficult to achieve, all in the vibe of the story and in as few words as possible. An effective foreword usually won't be that long, either.
Foundation This is essentially language usage and manipulation. Language usage is the foundation of all good writing – is the spelling, vocabulary and grammar of a reasonable standard, or does it hinder the reading process?
Aesthetics This includes posters and background if your story has them (you won't be marked down if it doesn't), but also extends to things like
Title A good title is unique, and it's the first thing a reader sees of a story and is often the initial thing to either grab or lose a potential reader's attention. It's important it doesn't give away too much of the story, but manages to conjure up the story's atmosphere, preferably in as few words as possible, without being generic.
Forecast This covers the description and foreword on the front page. The description is what's there to hook a reader after they've clicked on your story and should establish the main character and their goals and the dilemma that's going to make those goals difficult to achieve, all in the vibe of the story and in as few words as possible. An effective foreword usually won't be that long, either.
Foundation This is essentially language usage and manipulation. Language usage is the foundation of all good writing – is the spelling, vocabulary and grammar of a reasonable standard, or does it hinder the reading process?
Aesthetics This includes posters and background if your story has them (you won't be marked down if it doesn't), but also extends to things like
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