HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER RWA

ANNUAL HOOK, LINE, & SINKER CONTEST SCORE SHEET

Fill out and send three (3) copies of this score sheet

BOOK TITLE__________________________________     GENRE_________________________ 

Scores range from 1-5 for each question. 3 is average, 5 is superior, 50 points maximum.  

1. Is the manuscript presented professionally and free of grammar and spelling mistakes?_______ 

2. Is there a sense of time and place? ________ 

3. Does it have compelling characters and believable dialogue (if any)? ________ 

4. Does it have a intriquing situation? ________ 

5. Is the point of view consistent? Are changes smooth and logical? ________ 

6. Is the writing vivid and evocative? ________ 

7. Is the conflict present or implicit? ________ 

8. Has the writer begun at an interesting place in the story? ________ 

9. Has the writer avoided unnecessary details? ________ 

10. Do these three pages hook the reader? ________ 

TOTAL SCORE ________ 

HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER RWA

THE ANNUAL HOOK, LINE, & SINKER CONTEST DISCLAIMER

Sign and send one (1) copy of this disclaimer

Hudson Valley Chapter RWA #80 

I am requesting that the enclosed original work be entered in the HOOK, LINE & SINKER CONTEST. I understand that contest judging is subjective and that I may receive critiques from judges with which I do not agree. In consideration of Hudson Valley RWA’s acceptance of my entry, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the chapter, its officers, members and all judges of said contest from liability for its/their actions arising from, or relating to, the judging and handling of my entry and conducting, sponsoring and advertising this contest.

Agreed to on this______day of ____________ in the year _______________

Full Name (print) ______________________________________________ 

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