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5:09 pm by D Kai Wilson, editor in Fiction, Issue 2, Issues, Notes from the editor
Winter is always an interesting proposition for writers. Some of us slow down, cause our bodies decide to act on some primeval body clock. We feel like we’re hibernating, and so we slow down.
Others have just come off the frentic pace of the Nanowrimo, and need a break - so slow to a crawl. And then there’s those writers who are slow and steady, and just continue, come rain, shine, sleet, loss of internet connection…
Whatever type of writer you are, the pieces I’ve chosen, and my editors have chosen for this month’s edition spoke to us on some level. “Memories” is an amazing sci fi piece that touches on the human psyche, The flight of the Red Kite had the note, ’surreal and very worthwhile’ on it, and the articles we’ve chosen this month reflect what we believe to be important information for writers everywhere.
Thanks for reading, and Salut!
D Kai Wilson
Managing editor, Digitalisobscura.com
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12:36 pm by D Kai Wilson, editor in Issue 1, Issues, Notes from the editor
Welcome to our FIRST issue of DigitalisObscura!
I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ to all of our submissions - each and every one of the submissions were amazing, and I’m delighted to report that everything we received was of amazing quality.
Our reading period re-opens on the 8th of November, so I’d really love to start seeing more submissions. And by issue 2, we’ll also have our own ISSN, and a new, more permanent site design.
Remember to grab YOUR copy of our PDF edition, and if you like it, feel free to head on over to our printers and order a copy - every copy we sell supports our writers and their honorariums directly.
3:53 pm by D Kai Wilson, editor in Notes from the editor, Site news
Hi guys!
Thanks for the overwhelming support for this project so far - I’m delighted that so many people have taken to it, and taken WELL to it.
I know that the honorarium is causing some consternation - if I could pay more, I would, and as soon as we can, I WILL. This project is not for making money - its about having fun and sharing some cool pieces with the world that I have access to.
And yes, I know, a lot of you are asking whether your work is worth ‘more than a cup of coffee’ - I actually, and wholeheartedly believe it is, but if we can’t pay more, there’s no point in promising more. Therein leads to issues that I really don’t want to encounter - either we pay more and accept less - or we offer more and possibly find that we’re not able to sustain pay.
So we’re deliberately starting out modest and working our way up. And I appreciate your understanding in this.
I also wanted to announce that we’ve updated our editorial calendar - and announced our first three themes - added an actual CALENDAR to the site, via google, and can also offer anyone that’s willing to commit to items for all six issues an email address, masthead position, web space and support for things like Wordpress (cause, y’know, I play with that ;)).
If you’re interested, you can read all about it on our guidelines page, or editorial page, or by subscribing to our editorial calendar (the big blue calendar on the far right ;)).
Kai
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http://write-and-earn.com
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The five top tips for the perpetually disorganized (cue chart count-down music)In at number five - Make a to-do list - It might seem odd, but you’re not going to be able get organized and plan your time without looking into what you’ve got to do. So, work out what you’ve got to work with, [...]
Desire and Madness – a collected anthology from Gloucestershire University’s creative writing students.
Desire and Madness is a simple enough premise – and as themes go, its pretty well represented throughout the works of a diverse range of students. Eighteen separate, and sometimes disparate, yet compelling voices that cover prose, poetry, and one rather interestingly [...]
Ok guys and gals - got a question for you.
You’ve got seven sentences to set the scene before your editor’s eyes glaze over and roll back in his head. He’s looking for the next big thing.
What would you write?
If you decide to take part, post that we’re keeping track of it [...]
We’ve got three discussion points this month, and I’d be really interested in hearing your thoughts. So check out the discussion points category and let us know what you’re thinking!
Remember, Issue 1 of Digitalis Obscura has gone live and we’re looking forward to YOUR feedback.
I can’t see that thief that lives inside of your head
But I can be some courage at the side of your bed
And I don’t know what’s happening and I won’t pretend
I said my goodbyes years ago – when this all first started.
You were different then – brighter, yet…I don’t know – there’s a spark in [...]
What's the dilly, yo?
Heart medicine - for writers
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