Putting Myself Out There
I’ve always been a writer. It’s just part of who I am. For the last few years, however, I’ve been so focused on training for a career in the publishing … Continued
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Self-Imposing Deadlines
Before you begin a short story, an article, a book (or whatever the case might be), you may have a general idea how long your work will be, but you … Continued
Role of the Editor: Part II
Last week, we looked at what an editor does not do for you. This week we look at what an editor does do for you, or at least should – … Continued
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
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