2011-2012 Hudson Valley RWA

Hook, Line and Sinker Contest'

And the finalists are:

Alexis Hancock, Kiss Me Twice
Marina Osipova, Garden of Weeds
Babette de Jongh, Saving Jewel
Gail Centola, A Family of Love
Eileen Bridge, Cassidy's Last Stand

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                   HOOK, LINE & SINKER CONTEST 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 an intriguing 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 _____

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HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER RWA

THE ANNUAL HOOK, LINE, & SINKER CONTEST DISCLAIMER

For electronic copies, fill out the disclaimer and paste it into the body of your email. For hard copy entries, print, sign and send one (1) copy of this disclaimer with your entry packet. Please indicate your method of payment and the corresponding transaction/check number.

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 _______________

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Send all questions to:  Liz Mattila, Contest Coordinator

HudsonValleyContest@gmail.com

 

  2011 Hook Line & Sinker Contest 

General Rules

For Email Entries:

1. For electronic copies, fill out the disclaimer and paste it into the body of your email. Then attach your entry and cover page to the email. 
2. Email the entry to HudsonValleyContest@gmail.com
     
3. Please include the PAYPAL confirmation on the form.
4. Entries should be sent in RTF format.

For Hard-Copy Entries

1. For entries by regular mail, please enclose four copies of the first three pages of your manuscript, along with your cover page. Please indicate your method of payment and the corresponding transaction/check number.
2. Include one signed disclaimer.  Entries without a signature will not be accepted. 
3. Enclose a 9 x 12 SASE with sufficient postage for return of your critiqued pages.  NO metered mail on SASE please!
4. Include a check or money order for $10.00 drawn from a U.S. bank in U.S. funds,  American Express Travelers check in U.S. dollars made payable to Hudson Valley RWA or use Paypal. PLEASE NOTE: Foreign checks, postal orders or bank checks from foreign banks will not be accepted and the entry disqualified.