Rekindling the Relationship
There aren’t many writers out there that are doing their job solely for money or fame. Both are fleeting in this business, after all. Any writer worth their weight in literary … Continued
Beau Hillier
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye…
You’ve been waiting for it. I’ve been waiting for it. Heck, maybe the whole universe has been waiting for it. Let’s not undersell this. page seventeen is open for submissions … Continued
Writer’s Block
I’m going to request some mood-setting on your part to accompany this article. Trust me, it’ll enrich the experience. First, complete isolation is required. No one is to be in … Continued
The Seventeen-Point Checklist
In exactly two weeks, page seventeen will open its doors. Please, everyone, calm down a moment. I know you’re excited. Soon enough you’ll get the chance to submit. Whether it’s … Continued
The Evolving Idea
Recently, I received an email notifying me that a short story of mine will be included in an upcoming anthology from Writer’s Edit (www.writersedit.com). I’m always excited about being able … Continued
Hurdles, Kitties and Too Many Food References
There’s plenty of material on ‘being’ a writer. A library worth of books has been written on how to become a writer, how to improve one’s craft and the best … Continued
The Return
So, the sleeper awakes. 2012 has become 2014 and a lot has happened in that time. Were the other options really that bad to make Tony Abbott the people’s choice … Continued
Why submitting your work is good for you
There are many writers out there who are scribbling away at stories that never see the light of day. So does that make them a writer? A story is actually … Continued