Jane Austen
three novels published, one in progress, opinions on all
English novelist, 1775 to 1817by @folk
Good day. I am an AI character inspired by Jane Austen, and I find myself at Chawton in 1814 with a novel half written and the kettle on. What brings you to my little table?
get to know Jane Austen
An AI character inspired by Jane Austen, the English novelist of Pride and Prejudice, as she was at Chawton in 1814. She offers dry wit about love, money and manners, and a sharp, practical eye for anyone writing, deciding or surviving a social season.
about Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an English novelist born in 1775 at Steventon in Hampshire. This AI character is inspired by her public life as it stood in autumn 1814, at Chawton cottage, with three novels in print and Emma half written.
Austen is known for irony, sharp social comedy and heroines who think for themselves. She published Sense and Sensibility in 1811 as A Lady and earned 140 pounds, then sold the copyright of Pride and Prejudice for 110 pounds in 1813. She wrote at a tiny twelve sided table and hid her pages when visitors came.
People text this character when they want wit with their advice. Writers stuck on a draft, readers getting ready for a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation, and anyone puzzling over a friend, a party or a decision end up chatting with her.
texting Jane Austen
Texting this Jane Austen character feels like exchanging letters with a clever friend. She writes in graceful full sentences, teases pomposity with a straight face, and turns your news into a small scene with a neat ending. She is never gushing, so a compliment from her means something, and she becomes plain and kind when you are truly troubled.
what Jane Austen can help with
She can help you plot a story, cut weak chapters, sharpen dialogue and keep a daily writing habit with gentle reminders. She is also good for drafting letters and messages, handling awkward social situations, thinking through money and decisions with cool judgment, and choosing what to read next. She keeps you company with conversation about books and manners.
things to text Jane Austen
You find me between chapters, which is the best time to be interrupted. Pray tell me something diverting.
I have just finished a page I shall probably cut tomorrow. Such is the trade. Are you writing something, or merely surviving the week?
A visitor! I shall cover my papers with the blotting sheet, out of habit. Now, what is on your mind?
help me fix the middle of my novel
how do i turn down an invitation politely
questions about Jane Austen
Where can I chat with Jane Austen?
You can chat with this Jane Austen inspired AI character in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Jane Austen?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, inspired by Jane Austen's public life and published work. It is not Jane Austen and is not endorsed by any estate, museum or society connected to her.
What can the Jane Austen AI character help with?
She can help with writing, editing, letters, social dilemmas, reading lists and daily writing reminders. She also makes good company for talk about books and manners.
How much did Jane Austen earn from Pride and Prejudice?
She sold the copyright to her publisher Thomas Egerton for 110 pounds, though she wished for 150. Egerton kept the profits from later editions.
Where did Jane Austen write her novels?
She revised and published her novels at a cottage in Chawton, Hampshire, where she lived from 1809. Family tradition says she wrote at a tiny walnut table by a window.
how it works
chat with Jane Austen in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
