tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post754401985851764882..comments2023-05-22T04:57:22.141-05:00Comments on Homeschooled Authors: Short Story ContestSarah Holmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-19249026946747670652016-03-14T20:03:33.858-05:002016-03-14T20:03:33.858-05:00That would be great!That would be great!Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-72539073080995930752016-03-12T16:48:49.056-06:002016-03-12T16:48:49.056-06:00I'm surprised this contest isn't closed ye...I'm surprised this contest isn't closed yet. Maybe I'll try my hand at something, but would a new story about Jane Austen's characters be acceptable? Something that takes place in the future?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-38887570939941843992016-02-04T21:36:23.196-06:002016-02-04T21:36:23.196-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Liv K. Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-36856573952544660402016-02-03T19:56:24.511-06:002016-02-03T19:56:24.511-06:00Since I can write about something that may have ha...Since I can write about something that may have happened afterwards, is it possible to make Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy to have children? (the story would be focused on the children)<br /><br />CutePolarBearCutePolarBearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-51154778737275314942016-02-03T09:22:11.832-06:002016-02-03T09:22:11.832-06:00http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Impressi...http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ImpressionSarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-47301692392301445842016-02-03T07:43:18.187-06:002016-02-03T07:43:18.187-06:00What does second impression mean though?What does second impression mean though?Rachael Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148680064588348148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-77139289821304197532016-02-03T07:01:12.123-06:002016-02-03T07:01:12.123-06:00This is a really cool idea!This is a really cool idea!Rachael Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148680064588348148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-86772422577524203392016-02-01T17:16:19.341-06:002016-02-01T17:16:19.341-06:00Okay, thanks! I'll try to enter. :)
CutePolar...Okay, thanks! I'll try to enter. :)<br /><br />CutePolarBearCutePolarBearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-22331414316635169972016-02-01T16:08:21.967-06:002016-02-01T16:08:21.967-06:00Thanks, @Sarah Holman! :)Thanks, @Sarah Holman! :)Liv K. Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-69695071282478206362016-02-01T15:53:20.992-06:002016-02-01T15:53:20.992-06:00It should be related in some way to Jane Austen...It should be related in some way to Jane Austen's characters and books. If can be a side character, someone in the same town, or something like that, but it should be related to her stories. Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-72904704783060463202016-02-01T15:51:21.658-06:002016-02-01T15:51:21.658-06:00I would say you would want to have at least 5,000....I would say you would want to have at least 5,000.Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-76899616018043922312016-02-01T15:31:02.685-06:002016-02-01T15:31:02.685-06:00I am interested in entering, but I do have a quest...I am interested in entering, but I do have a question: am I supposed to write about one of Jane Austen's characters, (just a different story than in her books) or a story that Jane Austen could have written, having a surface of romantic life but the deeper meaning being Christian? Thanks!<br /><br />CutePolarBearCutePolarBearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-86565918312135660662016-02-01T11:34:38.146-06:002016-02-01T11:34:38.146-06:00I know it's a little late, but I'm hoping ...I know it's a little late, but I'm hoping I will find time to participate in this! It sounds like fun!! :)<br />I do have one question, though: Is there a word minimum? I understand that writers should not go over fifteen-thousand words, but is there a word limit they SHOULD go over?<br />Thanks! :)Liv K. Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-70313792119759219652016-01-13T12:04:50.327-06:002016-01-13T12:04:50.327-06:00Any Jane Austen related short story is welcome fro...Any Jane Austen related short story is welcome from any of her works.Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-49880279738789528792016-01-12T15:55:22.639-06:002016-01-12T15:55:22.639-06:00Must we stick to the six major novels? I've g...Must we stick to the six major novels? I've got a few ideas for Sanditon, which might have been Jane's final novel had she finished it before her death. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-88631089777660599212015-12-08T10:36:55.780-06:002015-12-08T10:36:55.780-06:00I would LOVE to do this, but don't have any ti...I would LOVE to do this, but don't have any time b/c of college and work, plus it's a little late in the game :( lol But what an AWESOME idea :)HisPrincessWarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324438439144683167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-60383637882889697132015-10-08T21:30:06.642-05:002015-10-08T21:30:06.642-05:00Thank you! :DThank you! :DKatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040212173234357489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-18975768160850208202015-10-08T10:36:07.051-05:002015-10-08T10:36:07.051-05:00It can be a part of the story, a prequel story, or...It can be a part of the story, a prequel story, or maybe and idea of what happened afterward. If could be a story about one of the minor characters, or perhaps a glimpse into why one of the main characters made a decision. There are all sorts of possibilities. Good luck, Katherine!Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-59734095408730641512015-10-08T05:58:40.351-05:002015-10-08T05:58:40.351-05:00This sounds really neat and I would love to enter,...This sounds really neat and I would love to enter, Lord willing! I have a question, though---if I choose a story to retell, am I supposed to basically write a shortened retelling of the entire novel? Or am I supposed to just pick a scene or two out of the book, and retell that? Since the maximum word count is only 15,000 words, I wasn't sure how much of the story I could fit in. Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040212173234357489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-28366103702436364592015-08-05T17:49:36.696-05:002015-08-05T17:49:36.696-05:00Sarah,
We don't have a minimum, but you are r...Sarah,<br /><br />We don't have a minimum, but you are right about the vibe. We look forward to your entry!<br /> Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-78521589393650353362015-08-05T16:49:17.941-05:002015-08-05T16:49:17.941-05:00Do you have a minimum word count that you prefer? ...Do you have a minimum word count that you prefer? I'm just getting the "bigger than a breadbox but smaller than a truck" vibe. ;)Sarah Bennettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-8343583106745523692015-07-29T15:45:09.754-05:002015-07-29T15:45:09.754-05:00Grace,
Yes, you may submit multiple stories. Grace,<br />Yes, you may submit multiple stories. Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-11141334058264138502015-07-28T18:13:10.828-05:002015-07-28T18:13:10.828-05:00Can a person enter more than one story? As separat...Can a person enter more than one story? As separate entries obviously.<br /><br />I don't necessarily plan on writing or entering more than one, but I wanted to know if the option was on the table, and I noticed that question wasn't covered in the rules.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216569566936300507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-18179860224572234122015-07-25T09:39:40.660-05:002015-07-25T09:39:40.660-05:00Clare, watch the long version of a couple of the m...Clare, watch the long version of a couple of the movies and you will have a good grasp of Austen.Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832410260230794314.post-68587955091280765602015-07-25T09:38:37.267-05:002015-07-25T09:38:37.267-05:00I hope you are able to enter!I hope you are able to enter!Sarah Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904631370384156831noreply@blogger.com