Diverse themes, voice, and tone
Accessibility
Current cultural threads
Indelibility
Consistent quality
Fanfiction
Sampling in music
High Grade remains committed to protecting free speech; this does not mean that we will accept any discriminatory work or hate speech
A "package deal" set of pieces - both pieces must be accepted on the basis of their individual merit
Subject/Content |
Craft |
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Art |
Original Style and Content Piece has intention |
Exhibits elements or principals of design: -Line,shape, color, texture, value, form, space -Pattern, contrast, emphasis, balance, scale, harmony, rhythm, movement |
Poetry/Fiction |
Challenges our perceptions Invites us into the poem more than once About the human condition If plot driven, must have a storyline If not plot driven, must be thought provoking or carry an emotional charge If character driven, has strong characters with dimensionality and credibility Diverse subjects/themes Something must be at stake! |
Economy of language Imagery/Sensory detail Comlexity: metaphor/conceit Diverse voice, style, etc. Show don't tell Use language to evoke emotion, does not solely rely on description of events |