Off the Page
In a story, we can’t cover every single thing that happens. We just don’t have the time, the space, or the reader’s indulgence. If a character is making a coffee, … Continued
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A Writing Blog Hop
Ah, the blog hop. I’d say it’s a time-honoured practise or other some such malarkey, but blogs aren’t really old enough to claim that kind of institution. So for the … Continued
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
Storytelling
Recently I read an article in The Griffith Review by Maria Tumarkin on storytelling; you can currently read the article online here. It’s mostly a wide analysis of ‘storytelling’ as … Continued
Having an Audience
Writing is profiled as a solitary exercise. It’s the toiling labour of the lonely few, at the desk in front of a piece of paper or a glowing screen. Some … 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
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
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