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Jay Barrett

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Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller

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May 2020

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A native of Lawrence, MA, Jay Barrett attended the US Naval Academy as well as Tri-State College where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for General Dynamics as a flight test engineer on intercept and guidance systems for fighter jets in the US and Europe. Subsequent to this he worked at AVCO as a project engineer in the
development of ballistic missiles prior to transitioning to the investment world. Jay also worked as a character model for an advertising agency, playing everything from a criminal to a priest. Ultimately he worked as a golf instructor to the corporate world.
Jay’s interests and accomplishments were many and include becoming a championship squash player in the US and Europe. His love of the sea led him ...more

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Jay Barrett Being rewarded by my readers. Making a connection with my readers and having them say “I love this book.” “When is your next one due?” “I learned a lo…moreBeing rewarded by my readers. Making a connection with my readers and having them say “I love this book.” “When is your next one due?” “I learned a lot.” “This book should be on the big screen.”
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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Jay Barrett Write about what you know, know the location of your story, read a lot, have a conflict/plot resolution. That is all good advice, but putting together…moreWrite about what you know, know the location of your story, read a lot, have a conflict/plot resolution. That is all good advice, but putting together the elements of who, where, what, when needs to be learned.

Writing clubs are good for this, but I prefer online schools staffed by published authors who will give you a written critique chapter by chapter.
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