tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post147342905801827687..comments2024-03-28T08:14:28.881-04:00Comments on Authoress: Submissions Are Now OpenAuthoresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-42542872253182243222010-11-10T00:36:46.177-05:002010-11-10T00:36:46.177-05:00I am very impressed by Authoress and her helpful f...I am very impressed by Authoress and her helpful feedback for the tech have-nots such as myself. <br />12th time was the charm! Good luck to everyone who got in!John Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916798557666938084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-54577552534506907682010-11-09T19:43:41.800-05:002010-11-09T19:43:41.800-05:00when will the submissions be posted and ready for ...when will the submissions be posted and ready for critique?Jennifer Hart Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13009559922964701431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-62310900180388879702010-11-08T18:31:02.502-05:002010-11-08T18:31:02.502-05:00Yes, the window opened at noon Eastern.
The next ...Yes, the window opened at noon Eastern.<br /><br />The next window opens at 7 Eastern, which is 6 Central. Half an hour from now!Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-29699546502229017642010-11-08T18:25:14.220-05:002010-11-08T18:25:14.220-05:00Thanks Authoress- I'm in central time zone . I...Thanks Authoress- I'm in central time zone . I thought that the window started at 2 EST but I'm guessing that maybe it was 12 EST?<br />Hopefully I'll have better luck at 7!Jennifer Hart Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13009559922964701431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-85637502841643374542010-11-08T18:01:49.470-05:002010-11-08T18:01:49.470-05:00Jenn, I have no idea what time zone you're in,...Jenn, I have no idea what time zone you're in, but the first submission window did fill up. Your rejection message will tell you the reason for your rejection.<br /><br />Anon, that's excellent advice, thank you.Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-54965019128915660072010-11-08T17:48:49.663-05:002010-11-08T17:48:49.663-05:00I found the best way to submit is to paste your en...I found the best way to submit is to paste your entire message to notepad and then copy and paste it to your email message. This eliminates all the hidden characters.<br /><br />Good luck to everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-65825060597334672622010-11-08T17:32:18.889-05:002010-11-08T17:32:18.889-05:00I submitted at 1:01 and was sent a rejection at 1:...I submitted at 1:01 and was sent a rejection at 1:01. I read that you said you extended the time so I'm confused as to why I was rejected. I will try again this evening. 7 EST right?Jennifer Hart Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13009559922964701431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-26239628189058114712010-11-08T14:43:30.839-05:002010-11-08T14:43:30.839-05:00Was going to submit and then did a double take: Li...Was going to submit and then did a double take: Literary YA...I've written a YA urban fantasy. Maybe next time? :-)Rane Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885933926972080089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-25055356602325197502010-11-08T14:18:09.729-05:002010-11-08T14:18:09.729-05:00Waa! You've stumped me, Sharla! :(Waa! You've stumped me, Sharla! :(Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-87916287885392254092010-11-08T13:57:02.932-05:002010-11-08T13:57:02.932-05:00thanks for all your help today, Authoress! Wasn&#...thanks for all your help today, Authoress! Wasn't meant to happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-7779729784364847072010-11-08T13:44:25.919-05:002010-11-08T13:44:25.919-05:00Oh my gosh, I got in! Squeaked in right under the ...Oh my gosh, I got in! Squeaked in right under the wire as #25 after trying 3 times then realizing...duh...I needed to change e-mail to plain text. *headdesk*Mara Nashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628961488068784772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-76107900534509617702010-11-08T13:42:21.681-05:002010-11-08T13:42:21.681-05:00This is my first time entering. First I got a mess...This is my first time entering. First I got a message not recognizing the email address, then a reject because I didn't format the intro properly.<br /><br />But... I'm in!Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-40079732874246138422010-11-08T13:32:15.432-05:002010-11-08T13:32:15.432-05:00LOL...well, I stopped getting rejections, but I di...LOL...well, I stopped getting rejections, but I didn't receive a confirmation either. <br /><br />Authoress, you are the bomb, and I wouldn't want to be you today! I know you are scrambling to try to help us and I appreciate it!<br /><br />Can you check to see if I'm in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-88679463204630187892010-11-08T13:28:38.968-05:002010-11-08T13:28:38.968-05:00I have no idea. I wish I knew. Thank you so much f...I have no idea. I wish I knew. Thank you so much for checking for me. I receive all the other emails from you, just not the confirmations for some reason. <br /><br />I am very excited to make it and I look forward to reading the other entries.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-586189536877306602010-11-08T13:25:27.691-05:002010-11-08T13:25:27.691-05:00WAIT!!!!! I found you.
You're entry #1.
W...WAIT!!!!! I found you.<br /><br />You're entry #1. <br /><br />WHAT IS YOUR EMAIL DOING WITH YOUR CONFIRMATIONS????<br /><br />*dies*Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-64232764317293057272010-11-08T13:24:26.335-05:002010-11-08T13:24:26.335-05:00Yes, gideon. I'm not sure what's up!
Try ...Yes, gideon. I'm not sure what's up!<br /><br />Try again.Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-4716938151206187592010-11-08T13:23:47.742-05:002010-11-08T13:23:47.742-05:00Yes, I sent it at 11am central, NY Noon. I even lo...Yes, I sent it at 11am central, NY Noon. I even looked in my sent box at authoress.submissions@gmail.com. It is eastern time, isn't it?Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-18535401603240010792010-11-08T13:19:55.552-05:002010-11-08T13:19:55.552-05:00gideon, I don't see that address anywhere in m...gideon, I don't see that address anywhere in my database. Did you sent to the right address? authoress.submissions(at)gmail.comAuthoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-71007249237605744652010-11-08T13:15:31.131-05:002010-11-08T13:15:31.131-05:00I am sending from safari on apple. mculi@aol.comI am sending from safari on apple. mculi@aol.comMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-83080030975776528902010-11-08T13:13:26.830-05:002010-11-08T13:13:26.830-05:00The contest will only accept 1 entry per person, s...The contest will only accept 1 entry per person, so if you were accepted and are in, it will just reject you.<br /><br />What email addy are you sending from?Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-2590699836624302052010-11-08T13:12:57.040-05:002010-11-08T13:12:57.040-05:00Yes, and I looked. I just received an email but on...Yes, and I looked. I just received an email but only to tell me of the contest.. nothing else. Should I resubmit it?Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-75147550766206937832010-11-08T13:12:27.471-05:002010-11-08T13:12:27.471-05:00Yes, and I looked. I just received an email but on...Yes, and I looked. I just received an email but only to tell me of the contest.. nothing else. Should I resubmit it?Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-8715474963138384432010-11-08T13:11:10.142-05:002010-11-08T13:11:10.142-05:00Gideon -- the bot ALWAYS sends a confirmation emai...Gideon -- the bot ALWAYS sends a confirmation email. Do you have a spam box?Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-42295945621632098062010-11-08T13:10:56.396-05:002010-11-08T13:10:56.396-05:00You are awesome, Authoress. I just ended up retypi...You are awesome, Authoress. I just ended up retyping in the email. I did save the doc as plain text before. Don't know why it didn't work.Shannyn Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01566837598762381432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-84066745639530005882010-11-08T13:05:56.422-05:002010-11-08T13:05:56.422-05:00Shannyn -- No, it is not counting your screen, etc...Shannyn -- No, it is not counting your screen, etc. You've got to type it in plain text into a plain text email; your word processor is adding invisible junk.<br /><br />Sharla, you've got to type the colons after the screen name, etc., or the bot won't read them.<br /><br />EXACTLY like this:<br /><br />SCREEN NAME: blahblah<br />TITLE: blahblah<br />GENRE: blahblah<br /><br />I've extended the deadline so you can both try again (not quite filled up yet)Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.com