Description: This short story follows two friends as one prepares for a life-changing audition. The pressure begins to get to them as they struggle with their own feelings.
Judge #1 Comments- This author certainly felt every sentence that they wrote. It felt like an opening scene to a full story about the main characters.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #2 Comments- Something I really love about this story is how concise it is. It’s a deep dive into a very short window of time and covers a ton of emotional ground. We really get to know Ellie and her fears, motivations, etc. It’s such a neatly crafted story, too. The ending has a light touch and wraps up just enough to feel natural and satisfying.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #4 Comments – Excellent and convincing descriptions paired with a well-paced plot. The way the mental health theme was handled was also well-done.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #12 Comments- I agree with the other judges but would add
The author has a great command of pacing and imagery.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #1 Comments- This author certainly felt every sentence that they wrote. It felt like an opening scene to a full story about the main characters.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #2 Comments- Something I really love about this story is how concise it is. It’s a deep dive into a very short window of time and covers a ton of emotional ground. We really get to know Ellie and her fears, motivations, etc. It’s such a neatly crafted story, too. The ending has a light touch and wraps up just enough to feel natural and satisfying.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #4 Comments – Excellent and convincing descriptions paired with a well-paced plot. The way the mental health theme was handled was also well-done.
Craig Petreikis says:
Judge #12 Comments- I agree with the other judges but would add
The author has a great command of pacing and imagery.