Romance Writers of America ^®

Orange County Chapter

2013 Orange Rose Contest For Unpublished Writers

MISSION STATEMENT: "To recognize the best unpublished romantic fiction and offer entrants constructive feedback to improve their manuscripts with the goal of publication."

FINAL ROUND Score Sheet

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Submission Category _____________________ Code # _______ Judge # ________

TOTAL SCORE______

Please score each section from 1 (poor) to 10 (outstanding).

CHARACTERS (i.e. multi-dimensional, believable) SCORE _________

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CONFLICT (i.e. plausible, sustainable) SCORE __________

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DIALOGUE (i.e. natural, character-specific) SCORE____________

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PLOT (i.e. story development, pacing) SCORE_____________

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WRITING TECHNIQUES (i.e. voice, setting, narrative) SCORE____________

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SYNOPSIS SCORE ____________

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OVERALL IMPRESSION SCORE _____________

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Please record the entrant’s TOTAL SCORE on the front page in the space provided. 70 maximum points possible.

Judge’s signature (optional)_______________________________________