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I. ______ (1-10) That All-Important First Page (catchy opening hook, begins in right place, arouses curiosity, etc.)
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II. ______ (1-20) Plot & Conflict (freshness of premise & plot, suitable pacing, believability, retaining reader interest, external and internal conflict, plausible conflict, avoidance of “big misunderstandings”, etc.)
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III. ______ (1-20) Characterization (empathy with protagonists, GMC, credible actions and reactions, etc.)
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IV. ______ (1-15) Writing Style & Technique (voice, showing vs. telling, POV smoothness, vivid writing, etc.)
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V. ______ (1-10) Dialogue (authenticity, balance between dialogue and narrative, etc.)
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VI. ______ (1-10) Reader Experience (setting, worldbuilding, speculative elements, research, etc.)
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VII. ______ (1-5) Professional Presentation (formatting, grammar, proofreading)
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VIII. ______ (1-10) Overall Impression (the manuscript as a reading experience)
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