Scoring criteria for Author Submissions to Loving Healing Press
  1. Readability
       a) Logical progression of thought (i.e. order)
       b) Clear English (i.e. usage, syntax, etc.)
       c) Sentence structure (abrupt sentences, run-ons etc.)
       d) Terms clearly defined before used
  2. Well-written and Interesting
       a) Does it have depth?  (are there just one or two points or does it really explore an area)
       b) Artistry (does the text pull you along or must you drag yourself through it?)
       c) Does it have a discernable theme? (or does it wander around and lead nowhere)
  3. Positive or Inspirational message
       a) Empowering message to readers (would this give you courage or access to something?)
       b) Extra points for exercises and things to do in real life
       c) Is it universal (or is it a personal epiphany that might or might not apply to anyone else?)
       d) Self-help titles must be person-centered and require belief in only a limited amount of dogma

You will receive a score of 1 to 10 on each of the THREE major categories and
a final recommendation of (A) reject, (B) send back for rewrite, or (C) OK.