Beginning in issue 3 we will be running an all new “Letters To The Editor” feature in “Star One”, and having said that, we want to hear from our readers.  Drop us a note in care of our email address and tell us what you think on any topic relating to the fanzine, Blake’s 7 in general, articles that have appeared in the zine, your thoughts on the forthcoming Blake’s 7 audios and novels from Big Finish – just about anything you’d like to share with us.

So start putting pens to paper, or fingers to keyboard and let’s hear from you.

We want to hear from you!

blakes7starone@yahoo.ca

I’m sure all of our readers will be excited to hear that we’ve lined up an interview with former Blake’s 7 script editor Chris Boucher that will appear in issue 3.  Chris will be talking about his work on both Doctor Who and Blake’s 7 as well as some of his other projects in the interview.

We’re excited by the news especially as this will be Star One’s first interview.

Issue 3 will be available early 2012.

You name it.  Articles, character analysis, episode reviews, artwork, etc.  Anything you’d like to contribute.  Maybe tell us about the time you met one of the cast members, or write up a report on the most recent Blake’s 7 convention you went to, or there’s an aspect of the television series you always wanted to write about.  Well here’s your chance.  Just drop us a quick email to let us know what you’re interested in writing on and we take it from there.

This is where I’d like to ask you guys opinions and thoughts. What sort of stuff would you like to see in the zine? Any specifics, ideas?

Feel free to email me your thoughts.

We need reviewers to participate in the Episode Review Panel for issue 3.  We’ll be reviewing the episode “Powerplay” for the episode review in issue 3.  If you would like to review this episode, its a minimum of 500 words up to a maximum of 1000.  If you’re interested in reviewing this episode, please feel free to get in touch with us.

STAR ONE, a fanzine dedicated to Blake’s 7, is looking to fill the post of Assistant Editor.

The overall job of the Assistant Editor will be to assist the Editor in the overall editing of materials intended for publication, assist in the recruitment of new writers and artists, and is an active participant in the direction of the magazine and the assembly of each issue.  The Assistant Editor should have a very good knowledge of Blake’s 7 the series, its history, characters, etc.  The Assistant Editor should also have had, while not mandatory, some prior experience with editing and in the production of an amateur magazine.  As the magazine is based in Canada, the candidate should have full access to email and be able to participate in online discussions through such medium as Instant Messenger and/or Microsoft Live Messenger.  This is not a paid position, and would be more suited to someone who is a fan of Blake’s 7 and would enjoy working in the production of a fanzine.  This position may also be of interest to journalism, or creative writing students, wishing to gain some experience in the field.

The Assistant Editor’s duties will include:

1. Work closely with the Star One Editor.
2. Assists the Editor in the soliciting of new writers.
3. Assists in the editing of material intended for publication to ensure proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
4. Works with writers to help fine tune their articles whether in style, direction, content, grammar, etc.
5. Ensures that submitted materials are factually correct in terms of the Blake’s 7 universe, history, characters, etc.
6. Other duties as assigned or requested.

The successful candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:

1. Good editing skills.
2. Possess a good command of the English language; speaks and writes fluent English.
3. Should have had some prior experience with editing.
4. Good knowledge of Blake’s 7 the series, its history, characters, etc.
5. Imaginative, enthusiastic, open to new ideas, resourceful, co-operative.
6. Must be able to meet and adhere to deadlines.
7. Be able to compose/write email correspondence.
8. Be able to work well with others – team player.
9. Be able to take direction from others.

If you are interested in the above position, please reply by outlining why you feel you be the ideal candidate for the post.  Applicants are also asked to include a sample(s) of their writing in Word or PDF format.  Applicants may also be asked to respond to specific interview questions to gauge whether they are a suitable candidate.

To apply for this position, please email Bob Furnell at blakes7starone@yahoo.ca.

The deadline for applications is October 15, 2011.