The Comfort Zone
The eleventh issue of page seventeen is starting to take form, slowly but surely. But I wouldn’t be a head editor of a collection without airing some gripe from the … Continued
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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
The Three Profiles of Fiction
In an earlier post, ‘No Offence?’ I touched on the idea of certain modes of storytelling, and how important the ‘profile’ of certain content can be to determining its effectiveness … 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
Keep the Faith
As we speak, page seventeen is digesting the submissions that have come its way between April and June. Hundreds of meaty short stories. Scores of spicy poems. The reading process … Continued
Dialogue
Something a lot of us struggle with is writing dialogue, even though talking is a necessity of our everyday lives and we’re subjected to constant chatter from one person or … 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