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Monthly Archives: September 2009
1,000 Page Views!
Very early this morning we received our thousandth page view, hurrah! Of course, this doesn’t correspond to a thousand unique persons, but we will take our victories where we can. So far we’ve had an overwhelming response to Two-Bit Magazine, almost exclusively positive, with good feedback and a number of questions that have helped us refine our mission and guidelines.
Earlier this month, we posted the front cover of the first issue of Two-Bit Magazine. We mentioned that we would post more info and examples on the upcoming issue, and in accordance with that, here is the mock-up of our mast, featuring the heading font and general font for the issue; keep in mind that this is a dummy, and will be subject to change (you will notice some minor formatting issues).
Also, we encourage you to take a look at the latest episode of public radio show Studio 360, featuring an entertaining and fascinating interview with writer James Ellroy – his novels include L.A. Confidential and The Black Dahlia. He edited Best American Mystery Stories 2002. Check out the interview here.
Posted in Articles of Import, Blog Business
The Atlantic: “Telling Tails” by Tim O’Brien
As with our links, trying to direct writers, new and old, to resources that may be useful, we will occasionally post links to content in other magazines that we deem important, interesting or useful for all writers. With that in mind, we direct you to an essay by Tim O’Brien that appeared in the 2009 fiction edition of The Atlantic. The essay deals with the nature of writing and imagination, and loosely touches on the concepts of magical realism. It’s a must-read for any young writer.
“Telling Tails” by Tim O’Brien, The Atlantic Fiction 2009
Thanks for your time,
Matt Williams
Editor
Two-Bit Magazine
Posted in Articles of Import
Downtime Explanation
We here at Two-Bit Magazine just wanted to apologize for anyone who experienced some downtime earlier this evening. The reason is, well, maybe you’ve noticed if you’ve looked at your URL bar, but Two-Bit Magazine now has its own domain, http://www.twobitmagazine.com. Don’t worry if you’re still using the old address, it will redirect you to our new page.
We are also changing over to our new email system – submissions should now be directed to editor@twobitmagazine.com. Again, don’t worry if you still email the old address, emails will be redirected to the new account. Our submission guidelines will be updated to reflect these changes.
Thanks very much for your patience as we continue to develop,
Matt Williams
Editor
Two-Bit Magazine
Posted in Blog Business
Teaser: Issue #1 Cover
In our “About Two-Bit” section, we mention that each PDF/publication will be unique. What this means is that each issue will feature an original design style. For our first issue, we’ve selected a chalk-and-cardboard motif. Actual layout within the issue will be done with Adobe InDesign CS4, and feature a standard design font, but page panels and front/back covers will be handmade and scanned, to be reproduced digitally. Featured below is our cover for Issue #1. Page layout teasers will be forthcoming.
Posted in Blog Business
Email issues
Good morning,
It has come to our attention that some people are still having technical issues with our gmail address. If you are unable to submit via the twobitmagazine@gmail address, you can email the editor directly with your concerns at mwilliams@chestercollege.edu. Please do not submit to the editor’s personal email address right now, emails with attachments will be deleted unless you have otherwise communicated with us.
Thanks very much for your patience, and thanks to those who have already submitted,
Matt Williams
Editor
Posted in Blog Business
Because it may be an option…
Posted in Blog Business
GMail Outage – Update
UPDATE: We are receiving submissions, and it appears everything is functioning again. Thanks, and our apologies for any concern. Submit away!
Posted in Blog Business
