Post by wehttam on Oct 13, 2012 20:12:09 GMT -7
The following is the holy book of the reviewer, as told to me by the pancake god. I think most of y'all are already familiar with parts of it, though.
The five commandments of review-
I- thou shalt read through the piece to be reviewed thoroughly.
II- thou shalt confirm the piece's poster is the true owner of said piece.
III- thou shalt be as objective as is possible.
IV- thou shalt not slander the author based upon their skills or lack thereof.
V- thou shalt follow the holy structure.
the holy structure-
Synopsis-
All reviews must begin with an outline of the piece- be warned, spoilers are a mortal sin.
Fluency- (X/20)
One of the basic principles of writing- it includes grammar, pacing, tenses, proper word usage, and the ilk. Consider each of these items while reviewing-
Is proper grammar being used?
Does the story flow properly, or is it disjointed and confusing?
Are words used in the proper context?
Are the tenses consistent throughout?
Characters and setting- (X/30)
This is the holiest of holies in writing- distinct and convincing characters, settings, and style are what makes or breaks a story. consider these items-
Is the atmosphere well defined?
Does the imagery paint a vivid picture?
Are the characters believable and relatable?
Plot and theme- (X/30)
Settings and characters are of utmost, but storytelling goes beyond that.
Firstly, does the plot make sense?
Is there an overall theme? Is it well developed?
Effort- (X/5)
Often, the only thing holding a piece back from greatness is a simple lack of experience on the part of the author. On the other hand, sometimes it's just laziness.
Thread quality- (X/5)
The internet can be a messy place, which makes having a clean and easily navigated thread of great import.
Originality- (X/5)
Even the best written of stories can commit the sin of poorly concealed fanfictionism.
Logical integrity- (X/5)
The internet is a fantastic source of information of all shades. Any element of a story that can be proven false or fundamentally impossible by a simple google search, or simply doesn't make sense within the established universe of the story, is a mortal sin.
The five commandments of review-
I- thou shalt read through the piece to be reviewed thoroughly.
II- thou shalt confirm the piece's poster is the true owner of said piece.
III- thou shalt be as objective as is possible.
IV- thou shalt not slander the author based upon their skills or lack thereof.
V- thou shalt follow the holy structure.
the holy structure-
Synopsis-
All reviews must begin with an outline of the piece- be warned, spoilers are a mortal sin.
Fluency- (X/20)
One of the basic principles of writing- it includes grammar, pacing, tenses, proper word usage, and the ilk. Consider each of these items while reviewing-
Is proper grammar being used?
Does the story flow properly, or is it disjointed and confusing?
Are words used in the proper context?
Are the tenses consistent throughout?
Characters and setting- (X/30)
This is the holiest of holies in writing- distinct and convincing characters, settings, and style are what makes or breaks a story. consider these items-
Is the atmosphere well defined?
Does the imagery paint a vivid picture?
Are the characters believable and relatable?
Plot and theme- (X/30)
Settings and characters are of utmost, but storytelling goes beyond that.
Firstly, does the plot make sense?
Is there an overall theme? Is it well developed?
Effort- (X/5)
Often, the only thing holding a piece back from greatness is a simple lack of experience on the part of the author. On the other hand, sometimes it's just laziness.
Thread quality- (X/5)
The internet can be a messy place, which makes having a clean and easily navigated thread of great import.
Originality- (X/5)
Even the best written of stories can commit the sin of poorly concealed fanfictionism.
Logical integrity- (X/5)
The internet is a fantastic source of information of all shades. Any element of a story that can be proven false or fundamentally impossible by a simple google search, or simply doesn't make sense within the established universe of the story, is a mortal sin.
