34MAG | 34THPARALLEL.NET

34MAG | 34THPARALLEL.NET

Share this post

34MAG | 34THPARALLEL.NET
34MAG | 34THPARALLEL.NET
Some writers confuse shock value for originality. I’ll publish a story that pushes the envelope but not if it’s only for the sake of pushing the envelope.

Some writers confuse shock value for originality. I’ll publish a story that pushes the envelope but not if it’s only for the sake of pushing the envelope.

34MAG | 34THPARALLEL.NET
Sep 01, 2009
∙ Paid

Share this post

34MAG | 34THPARALLEL.NET
34MAG | 34THPARALLEL.NET
Some writers confuse shock value for originality. I’ll publish a story that pushes the envelope but not if it’s only for the sake of pushing the envelope.
Share

I really enjoy fresh voices. There is nothing that turns me off to a piece more than clichés. If cliché characters, situations, or dialogue start piling up I get frustrated and wonder why the writer didn’t spend more time being original.

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 34THPARALLEL MAGAZINE
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share