Editing Anthologies
‘Being a literary major, I’ve always been told to think outside the words on the page in front of me; to see their effect, to see their purpose, and to … Continued
epublishing
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Page Seventeen, Issue 12
Yes, page seventeen is once again a thing, and shortly we will be opening our submission window again. The opening date is only a week away! One of the defining … Continued
A Lofty Goal
If you’ve been a regular reader of [untitled], then you’ll know that we started it (way back at the end of 2008) as a vehicle for mainstream and popular fiction, … Continued
Just Write
We may all have ideas for a great book. We may even have a few chapters down. And we might even have time available to write – or, if not, … Continued
Happy New Year!
We all MAKE resolutions for New Year. Some are for personal betterment, some for emotional and spiritual growth, and some for professional gain. We all want to better ourselves and … Continued
Reading: Part 2
Reading as Recreation ‘When I was your age, television was called books.’ – Grandpa The Princess Bride. I’ve never understood people who don’t read. From as early as I can … Continued
Handling Criticism
If you’re going to be a writer, here is something you need to learn – and accept – very quickly: not everybody is going to love what you write. You … Continued
Ten Reading Tips
Readings are an essential step in any writer’s development. Many don’t correlate the two: you write a book, the reader reads it. Why would you ever need to read it … Continued