How is everyone...

[David Evil Overlord]

Originally Posted by TheDustyZebra

I'm having a moment of sheer insanity, thinking that maybe I could finish my book by the deadline.

Thought I might have an escape, but upon looking at the Terry Pratchett First Novel contest, I see that it's UK only.

"This competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over who is a resident of the UK, other countries of the British Commonwealth, and the Republic of Ireland..."

It's that British Commonwealth clause that lets Australians get in.

[springs]

You still have 10 days, TDZ. Where are the pratchett guidelines DEO? (Ty, for that, let's hope the inspiration thread sparks something!)
Oh, and mine's away. Eek.

[David Evil Overlord]

Here you go, Springs:

http://www.terrypratchett.co.uk/?p=1348

Basically, a novel (80k - 150k) written by an author who has never published a novel before, set on an Earth different from our own. Closes 31 December 2012.

[Hex]

Hmm. Intriguing. But how does 'the story must be theoretically possible on some version of the past, present or future of a planet Earth.' fit with magics and unicorns and whatnots?

[David Evil Overlord]

If your unicorns worship Darwin, God of Evolution, and not some foolish Creationist creed; and if your magic obeys the laws of physics; and if your giant ants are crushed beneath the weight of their own exoskeletons; and if your whatnots are more what than not, then I guess your story qualifies.

If you're worried, post a question at the site. I did that almost two months ago. It is theoretically possible that my reply has been sent to an Alternate Earth...

[TheDustyZebra]

Originally Posted by David Evil Overlord

"This competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over who is a resident of the UK, other countries of the British Commonwealth, and the Republic of Ireland..."

It's that British Commonwealth clause that lets Australians get in.

Yeah, we fought a war about that stuff.

[springs]

Move up over the border to Canada, TDZ; a long vacation?

[Warren_Paul]

I'm feeling a bit of Christian's worry I think. Sitting with my finished document and fretting. So worried something might not be quite right - something I missed.

I think I might just have to be like you, Springs; just submit it and get the whole thing out of my mind, then take a week off and do something else.

[TheDustyZebra]

Ok, I told my husband I'm moving to England for a contest. He's not happy with the idea. He doesn't like Canada any better. Of course, of all the choices, I'd prefer Australia, but that's waaaay too far away!