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My Judging system: Poem: Originality (20%) Meaning if it’s your own, not ai, not copied, your own text Structure/Rhythm (25%) Does the poem flow smoothly? Does it have an organized structure (ABAB, ABCA, AABB, Etc) or is it free form? Imagery (15%) Does it show, not tell? Does it paint a clear picture in the reader’s head? Follows the Rules (10%) Meaning the Rules given by host Clarity (20%) Does the poem make sense, tying together with a theme? And Grammar (10%) Narrative: Originality (20%) Meaning if it’s your own, not ai, not copied, your own text Plot (30%) Does it have a clear plot? Character Development (20%) Are your characters built well, with a defined arc? Imagery (10%) Does it show, not tell? Does it paint a clear picture in the reader’s head? Follows the Rules (10%) Meaning the Rules given by host Grammar (10%) Fanfic: Originality (20%) Meaning if it’s your own, not ai, not copied, your own text Authenticity (30%) Do already existing characters sound like themselves? Is it still in the same world? Plot (20%) Does it have a clear plot? Imagery (10%) Does it show, not tell? Does it paint a clear picture in the reader’s head? Follows the Rules (10%) Meaning the Rules given by host Grammar (10%) Essay: Originality (20%) Meaning if it’s your own, not ai, not copied, your own text Follows the Rules (10%) Meaning the Rules given by host Organization (25%) Does it have a clear outline and transition smoothly between paragraphs? Voice (20%) Is the essay engaging, readable, and does it have a clear voice? Wow factor (15%) Does the essay show a creative approach to the topic? And Grammar (10%)