Image- By Sternfahrer Generated with AI, Sourced and Licensed by Joseph Street Digest through Adobe Stock The Unveiling Literary Landscapes Series Have you ever picked up a book with high emotional expectations, only to find yourself disappointed by the dark and heavy content within? It’s a common experience for many readers, and one that can...
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A Word to Our Readers on Our View on Generative AI
Image- By YouraPechkin, Generated with AI, Sourced and Licensed by Joseph Street Digest through Adobe Stock You may have noticed that some of our writers, like Amy Bexley, have embraced Generative AI and she is using it extensively in her creative process. Even so, not all AI assisted stories make it past our editors. Our...
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The Art of Shorter Formats
The Unveiling Literary Landscapes Series As avid readers, many of us have become accustomed to devouring novels and novellas. We love the way a splendid book can transport us to another world and connect us with deeply developed characters and storylines. But what about the many stories told through shorter pieces, such as flash fiction,...
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Don’t Let Minor Grammar Pet Peeves Ruin Your Reading Experience
The Unveiling Literary Landscapes Series Are you the type of reader who only focuses on minor grammatical errors like repetitive word issues? Do you find yourself getting distracted by these small mistakes and unable to fully enjoy the story? Well, it’s time to let go of those minor pet peeves because they don’t truly matter...
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Re-Publishing of JSD 1-4 in 2024 to 2025
In 2024 through 2025, we will re-publish the Joseph Street Digests Volumes 1 through 4. Therefore, the current volumes available on Amazon will no longer be available in print or e-book. We apologize for the inconvenience to our readers, but these volumes need to be updated. Please subscribe to our email list on the main...
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Changings for 2024
Being a nano-publisher, we have limited resources and will refocus our business efforts. Starting 2024, we, the staff at Joseph Street Digest, will implement changes to the E-JSD. The first thing to change will be the publishing schedule for the E-JSD. We will go to a bi-annual schedule, or twice a year. So, March and...
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Joseph Street Digest Will Be At MarsCon 2024 between Jan. 12th-14th
Joseph Street Digest hosting vendor table at MarsCon 2024, Jan. 12-14, Holiday Inn Virginia Beach – Norfolk, 5655 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-6515. Please come see us at the convention. Books will be available for sale, including a discounted bargain bin. Also available will be some handcrafted jewelry for purchase. Click here to find...
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Why Reading Short Stories, Even Online, Is Better Than Scrolling Through Short Videos on TikTok
As we navigate through the digital age, in which information is easily accessible at the click of a button, many of us have turned to short and snappy visuals for entertainment. TikTok, the social media app with short video clips, has exploded in popularity, capturing the attention of millions of users daily. However, it’s important...
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Reading for the Love of Reading: A Celebration of Short Story Lovers
Our society often values productivity over leisure and being a fan more than experiencing things. Literature allows us to escape into new worlds and explore the depths of human experience. And while there are certainly many readers who have specific genres or authors they love; we want to celebrate those who approach reading simply for...