2026 Review Template Challenge

11 posts
User avatar
Gender Male
Points 49583
Reviews 234
Image
Thank you @Wolfi, for this beautiful banner <3


Hello, lovely people! This RevMo, we're back with the 'Review Template Challenge' which you may remember from 2024. Share your beautiful templates with us and get the ball of reviewing ball rolling already with this fun little challenge! Here are the guidelines:

1. Create a custom review template on a theme of your choosing.

2. Each participant can submit upto a total of 3 templates. But to keep it fair for everyone, only one of the enteries by a single user shall eligible to win.

3. Ways to earn bonus points-

* If it's based on an original character.
* Reach out to another member using #reviewtemplateprompt , requesting a theme challenge for your own template.
* Use another participant's review template in a review (only if they've consented in their post, for your challenge to be considered).

4. The event shall run till 20th September and all members are welcome to submit their enteries till then. Judging will begin a few days after and no new submissions shall be considered after that. If you fear missing the deadline due to any reason whatsoever, please request in this thread or PM me for a late consideration and I'll see what I can do.

5. When you've made your template, please post it in this thread. Kindly follow this format-

Code
[b]Others may use my review template: [yes/no][/b]

[Spoiler](Review template text)[/spoiler]

[code](Review template text)[/code]

[size=200][small-caps][u][b]Completed bonus challenges:[/b][/u][/small-caps][/size]

[B][Url=(a work or art of your oc)] Original character[/url]
[Url=(link to the wallpost)] Used #/reviewtemplateprompt[/url]
[Url=(link to the review)] Used (member)'s temple in a review[/url][/b]

The fields in the () brackets need to be filled by the participants accordingly.

6. Participants are also required to log in links to the special challenges, if they've completed any. Users who chose not to complete them / fail to list them in their post, will be judged fairly without them, but might be at a disadvantage to win.

7. Here are the rewards for the winners of the contest:

* 1st place- 750 points + a banner to use with your template / your profile (you get to choose either, you can request edits later for minor changes) + a review from me on a work of your choosing (it'd be helpful if you were to include on what particular aspect you were hoping to get feedback on)

* 2nd place- 500 points + a banner to use with your template / your profile (you get to choose either, you can request edits later for minor changes) OR a review from me on a work of your choosing (it'd be helpful if you were to include on what particular aspect you were hoping to get feedback on)

* 3rd place- 250 points

Sample review templates
-
YWS Critique Sandwich
Spoiler
Code
Hi there! I'm reviewing using the [url=https://www.youngwriterssociety.com/viewtopic.php?f=153&t=57651&start=15#p1460770]YWS S'more Method[/url] today!

(GREETING & INTRODUCTION)

[b]Top Graham Cracker[/b] - What I Know
(CONTENT - my impressions / interpretation)

[b]Slightly Burnt Marshmallow[/b] - Room for Improvements
(CONTENT - include specific suggestions)

[b]Chocolate Bar[/b] - Highlights of the Piece
(CONTENT - include specific praises)

[b]Closing Graham Cracker[/b] - Closing Thoughts
(CONTENT & SIGN-OFF)

[url=https://www.youngwriterssociety.com/viewtopic.php?f=153&t=57651&start=15#p1460770][img]https://i.ibb.co/khFddSn/Review-S-More.png[/img][/url]


A custom template called 'Turtles analyse' I made for 2025 RevMo Checklist Challenge
Spoiler
Code
[center][img]https://i.postimg.cc/RCLkW2VD/jorrparivar-digital-pratik.webp[/img][/center]

[b][color=darkturquoise]These are Alex's lovely turtles, we'll be taking over from here, thank you! We're new to the job so please be kind. We'll try our best to speak in hooman language and Alex will make sure of it XD[/color][/b]

[u][size=150][color=mediumseagreen][b]We're not tortoises, but biofluorescent turtles![/b]
{what catches the eye & makes it stand apart}[/color][/size][/u]

[u][size=150][color=saddlebrown][b]Tough Shell[/b]
{Best parts & favourite lines}[/color][/size][/u]

[u][size=150][color=orangered][b]Determining Temprature[/b]
{Significant aspects- Win or lose}[/color][/size][/u]

[u][size=150][color=dimgray][b]Reducing Plastics & Pollution[/b]
{Room for Improvement}[/color][/size][/u]

[b][color=darkturquoise]Now excuse us, it's almost winter. We must depart for brumation. May we meet again, Wolfi! We had a great time on our first reviewing job (please give five stars to turtle service, Alex promised to give us a tasty fish as a treat if we did a good work). This has been a sea-pulling (Alex says it's compelling?) read and it was our honor to analyse it for you. We'll be more than happy to read and review more of your works when we finally wake up. But right now, sea bed calls![/color][/b]

[img]https://i.postimg.cc/QNbCnYFN/Alex-and-his-turtles.jpg[/img]
(Feel free to use this, you might need to edit the specifics a little though XD)

That's about it for now! If you do have questions, please don't be afraid to ask here or reach out to me separately. :D




User avatar
Gender they/them
Points 759
Reviews 55
Others may use my review template: yes

Spoiler
Image

Hello fellow writer! Today I'll be reviewing using the Foliage Review Template!

Budding Flower
first impressions




Luscious Leaves
favorite parts



Broken Stem
Critiques




Blooming Flower
Closing Thoughts


Code
[img]http://www.youngwriterssociety.com/images/uploads/60d708.png[/img]

[size=150][b]Hello fellow writer! Today I'll be reviewing using the Foliage Review Template![/b][/size]

[color=#8bd6ae][size=120][b]Budding Flower[/b]
[i]first impressions[/i][/size][/color]



[color=#f47185][size=120][b]Luscious Leaves[/b]
[i]favorite parts[/i][/size][/color]


[color=#612780][size=120][b]Broken Stem[/b]
[i]Critiques[/i][/size][/color]



[color=#181c3f][size=120][b]Blooming Flower[/b]
[i]Closing Thoughts[/i][/size][/color]


Completed bonus challenges:

Original character (PSST! IT'S THE ONE ON THE RIGHT!)
Kai: 'I mean... considering I'm...'
Cinder: 'The crown prince?'
Kai: 'Not bragging! Just a fact!'
(used to be NotReallyHuman)

yuuki | They/Them




User avatar
Gender Male
Points 49583
Reviews 234
@yuuki question- how is this review template based on your oc? :D




User avatar
Gender they/them
Points 759
Reviews 55
@AlexWrites well you see:


Spoiler
So my OC's name is Takashi. And basically what the basis is it that he was experimented on as a child. That was the best part I could get on my computer, but I have others, basically it's not foliage but plants, when they experimented on him he somehow got the ability to control plants, and more specifically vines, and I had him in mind when I made this template to base him off of, I did that before I even knew that an OC could be involved lol. But anyway yes, it is based off of him and I will see if I can find some art to upload that shows it better but here was a little lore drop.
Kai: 'I mean... considering I'm...'
Cinder: 'The crown prince?'
Kai: 'Not bragging! Just a fact!'
(used to be NotReallyHuman)

yuuki | They/Them




User avatar
Gender Male
Points 49583
Reviews 234
Thank you for the explanation @yuuki! I was just a little confused intitally, your bonus challenge has been considered complete now.




User avatar
Gender they/them
Points 759
Reviews 55
lol ty
Kai: 'I mean... considering I'm...'
Cinder: 'The crown prince?'
Kai: 'Not bragging! Just a fact!'
(used to be NotReallyHuman)

yuuki | They/Them




User avatar
Gender Female
Points 3315
Reviews 41
Others may use my review template: yes

Spoiler
The Princess and the Pea


Blanket
First impression(s)



Princess
Favorite part



Mattresses
Summary



Pea
How to improve



Bed Slats
Any other ideas...?



Code
[size=130][b]The [color=#BF00FF]Princess[/color] and the [color=#00BF40]Pea[/color][/b][/size]

[size=110][color=#4000FF][b]Blanket[/b] - First impression(s)[/color]
[color=#BF00FF][b]Princess[/b] - Favorite part[/color]
[color=#FF8040][b]Mattresses[/b] - Summary[/color]
[color=#00BF40][b]Pea[/b] - Idea on improvement[/color]
[color=#808040][b]Bed Slats[/b] - Any other ideas...?[/color][/size]


Completed bonus challenges:

Used yuuki's template in a review Thank you @yuuki!!!
Last edited by HMMHhehe on Sat Sep 19, 2026 4:33 pm, edited 4 times in total.
This was posted by HMMHhehe the potato :smt001




User avatar
Gender Male
Points 49583
Reviews 234
My own entry for the contest! Don't worry y'all, I'm not eligible to win hehe =D

Others may use my review template: yes! please give me a tag though <3

Spoiler

Alex's Review Template



inspired by @4revgreen's poem- ' i must let everyone i know know that i do things too '. Prompt 'a YWS poem' credit also goes to her!


"We have morning coffee"

First Impressions



"Just a bit too much fun"

Favorite Bits



"In the glowing bournemouth sun"

Poetic devices / Descriptions (imagery, metaphors, symbolism)



"Unmade bed"

Technical Critique (grammar, structure, formatting)



"Burn the tip of my thumb"

Theme or Plot Critique



"Scroll through what could be’s
and what could I have done’s?
"


Alternative Possibilities



"When the day is through and done"

Closing thoughts




Much love, Alex


Code
[b][center][bebas][size=175][u]Alex's Review Template[/u][/size][/bebas]

[size=160]inspired by @4revgreen's poem- ' https://www.youngwriterssociety.com/work/4revgreen/i-must-let-everyone-i-know-know-that-i-do-things-too-176772 '. Prompt '[u]a YWS poem[/u]' credit also goes to her![/size][/center][/b]

[color=maroon][b][size=150]"[u][small-caps]We have morning coffee[/small-caps][/u]"[/size]

[size=125]First Impressions[/size][/b][/color]


[color=sandybrown][b][size=150]"[u][small-caps]Just a bit too much fun[/small-caps][/u]"[/size]

[size=125]Favorite Bits[/size][/b][/color]


[color=goldenrod][b][size=150]"[u][small-caps]In the glowing bournemouth sun[/small-caps][/u]"[/size]

[size=125]Poetic devices / Descriptions (imagery, metaphors, symbolism)[/size][/b][/color]


[color=rosybrown][b][size=150]"[u][small-caps]Unmade bed[/small-caps][/u]"[/size]

[size=125]Technical Critique (grammar, structure, formatting)[/size][/b][/color]


[color=gray][b][size=150]"[u][small-caps]Burn the tip of my thumb[/small-caps][/u]"[/size]

[size=125]Theme or Plot Critique[/size][/b][/color]


[color=lightcoral][b][size=150]"[u][small-caps]Scroll through what could be’s
and what could I have done’s?[/small-caps][/u]"[/size]

[size=125]Alternative Possibilities[/size][/b][/color]


[color=chocolate][b][size=150]"[u][small-caps]When the day is through and done[/small-caps][/u]"[/size]

[size=125]Closing thoughts[/size][/b][/color]



[b][size=150]Much love, Alex[/size][/b]


Completed bonus challenges:

Used #reviewtemplateprompt

Used yuuki's template in a review




User avatar
Gender Female
Points 44655
Reviews 495
Omg thats amazing @AlexWrites !
“Silly Merricat"


― Constance Blackwood, We Have Always Lived in the Castle




User avatar
Gender Female
Points 44655
Reviews 495
Others may use my review template: Yes

Spoiler
Ident News. A review is incoming. Switching to secure frequency now…

Hello writer, I’ll be reviewing using the CryCast template today!

//ST4-W — AWAITING COLLECTION//
(first impressions, initial read)



//SIGNAL CLEAR ON 94.5//
(what’s working, strongest parts of the piece)



//RELAYS DOWN//
(weak points, things that broke the connection)



//FREQUENCY CHANGE REQUIRED//
(suggestions, things to consider revising)



//BROADCAST ENDING — THANK YOU//
(closing thoughts)


This has been CryCast. Stay safe out there. Crawlers have been sighted in the south of the city.


Code
[b]Ident News. A review is incoming. Switching to secure frequency now…[/b]

[b]Hello writer, I’ll be reviewing using the CryCast template today![/b]

[color=#4a4a4a][b]//ST4-W — AWAITING COLLECTION//[/b]
[i](first impressions, initial read)[/i][/color]


[color=#2e5339][b]//SIGNAL CLEAR ON 94.5//[/b]
[i](what’s working, strongest parts of the piece)[/i][/color]


[color=#8b0000][b]//RELAYS DOWN//[/b]
[i](weak points, things that broke the connection)[/i][/color]


[color=#b8860b][b]//FREQUENCY CHANGE REQUIRED//[/b]
[i](suggestions, things to consider revising)[/i][/color]


[b]//BROADCAST ENDING — THANK YOU//[/b]
[i](closing thoughts)[/i]


[b]This has been CryCast. Stay safe out there. Crawlers have been sighted in the south of the city.[/b]


Completed bonus challenges:

Original character (Cry is a character only mentioned in the novel so far and heard on the radio, we've never seen them so consider it a free spoiler of their appearance. The template focuses on the radio aspect!)
Used @AlexWrites 's template in a review
“Silly Merricat"


― Constance Blackwood, We Have Always Lived in the Castle




User avatar
Gender Male
Points 49583
Reviews 234
Submissions for the Review Template Contest have now been closed! Thank you for participating @yuuki, @HMMHhehe and @4revgreen :D
We'll be back to you all with the results as soon as our judges get their votes in. A very happy RevMo and feel free to use these templates whenever you feel like it. See you with this challenge next year, and I hope to see y'all will be participating again in RevMo 2027. I had a wonderful time hosting, and I can see some beautiful templates already. Picking one is certainly going to be difficult! In the meanwhile, think over the specifics of your reward so that you have a response ready when I reach out! (You want the banner on your review template or for your profile, what work you want a review on and focusing on what aspect and if you'd want a banner or a review)



Most things happen for a reason. Though, usually, the forces that be are immature enough that the reason is comedy.
— WeepingWisteria