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Role of the Editor: Part I

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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

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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

To Write or Not to Write

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Here’s an argument that’s probably waged for centuries – since writing has existed as a (for the want of a better word) craft. People who aren’t writers don’t understand the … Continued

Time

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[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

Posture

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Here’s something I’ve learned sitting at a computer for the last twenty years: sitting at a computer for the last twenty years catches up with you. Of course, when you’re … Continued

A Community of Readers

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If I asked you what the literacy rate in Australia is, you might respond by saying that most Australians can read well. The fact is that 46% of Australian’s do … Continued

The Quality of Writing

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Well, where do I start? I’m Erin, an editorial intern at Busybird Publishing and I’m writing my first blog. Ever. Why did I make the decision to become an editor … Continued

Control Your Own Destiny

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Years ago, the only viable and credible alternative when it came to publishing was to submit to a commercial publisher and hope your book got accepted. Self-publishing (also known as … Continued