Jane Austen Short Story Award 2014

Published March 3, 2014 | By Laura

Short Fiction inspired by Austen’s Novels.

This competition celebrates the life and works of Jane Austen. The closing date is 31st March 2014 so there is still time to enter.

They are looking for short stories of 2,000-2,500 words in length.

The theme is ‘a character from one of Jane Austen’s novels’. You can be inspired from any character, male or female. He or she must be recognisable in terms of personality and name but your story can be set in any location and in any time period. All genres are acceptable (crime, romance, literary, ghost stories, sci fi, etc but not children’s stories.)

First prize is £750 and the chance to discuss your current writing project with editor Caroline Oakley of Honno.

The Two runners-up will get £150 each and all three finalists will also win a week’s writers’ retreat at Chawton House.

Other shortlisted authors will receive £40 plus publication in the winners’ anthology

For more information about the competition, rules and the application form, visit the Chawton House Library website at www.chawtonhouse.org

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Laura

I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.

Jane Austen Short Story Award 2014

Short Fiction inspired by Austen’s Novels.

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