Question one:
Do author notes and prologues count?
No, they don't.Question two:
Do judges judge all 20 books?
No, they don't. Each judge will be given 4 books, 3 chapters in each. Except for poetry and short story, they will be judging 5 chapters each.question 3:
does the book have to be finished?
no, it doesn't but it HAS to have at least 3 chapters, not including author notes, prolgues etc.question 4:
does a chapter have to be a certain length?
any amount above 400 words.question 5:
do the judges choose their own books?
no, they don't.