Here’s the list of those who made the top 40-something. (The original plan was 41, but it was an impossible task for our judges to narrow it down so we let a few extra slip through.)

This list is in alpha order. Some names are listed twice because some writers had multiple sentences  final:

Alexandra M.
Allison E
Allison Young
Alyson Schroll
Amanda Fischer
Anna Schaeffer
Anna Schaeffer
Bailey B.
Britt M
Cait D
Caroline Niesen
Cassia S
Cecelia Grove
Deborah Rocheleau
Elizabeth Ryan
Ely Gyrate
Ely Gyrate
Giselle
Jane B.
Jane B.
Jazmin Frank
Jessica Staricka
Jessica Staricka
Jill H.
Kaitlyn Johnson
Katie Troyer
Kristian Beverly
Leah E Good
Leanna L.
Lily Jenness
Lindsey Bradford
Lydia H. D.
Lydia H. D.
Madeline H
Margaret Paquette
Maya V.
Meaghan Ward
Monica B.
Nay G.
Nik Theorin
Rachelle Rea
Rachelle Rea
Rebecca P
Riley D.
Sarah Faulkner
Sarah J.
Sky W.
The judges are still determining the winners. That announcement should come on Monday the 21st!
Meanwhile, I’ll be working on emailing everyone’s feedback. Thanks so much for your patience!