Role of the Editor: Part I
Lots of authors have misconceptions about the role of an editor. This can lead to issues when an author thinks an editor hasn’t fulfilled one (or more) of their duties … Continued
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Unnecessary Shortcuts
As writers, we are warned not to use clichés in our writing. Clichés are overused phrases which no longer have any real meaning. When Gloria left me, she broke my … Continued
As One Voyage Ends …
Firstly, a selfish moment. But even if you don’t find it interesting, I’ll find a way to make it more universal – and that’s a pinkie-swear promise. I’ve been connected … Continued
INT. JAMIE’S MIND
Hello, my name is Jamie Barry and my blog is about my hopes and dreams in the business of writing and why those hopes and dreams exist as a part … Continued
Time
[untitled]. I always wondered why the anthology put out by Busybird was named this. I mean, how can something be untitled? There needs to be some kind of label attached … Continued
Ten Issues Down, Many More to Go
With three weeks left in the page seventeen submission window (both general and competition), I think it’s worth having a look at what page seventeen is. What it does. What … Continued
Posture
Here’s something I’ve learned sitting at a computer for the last twenty years: sitting at a computer for the last twenty years catches up with you. Of course, when you’re … Continued
A Community of Readers
If I asked you what the literacy rate in Australia is, you might respond by saying that most Australians can read well. The fact is that 46% of Australian’s do … Continued