Standard Bearer: Six Years of Standard Bearer

THE SHORT VERSION

A reader’s review of six years of columns prompts Jervis Johnson to explain how Standard Bearer evolved from reporting studio decisions into personal reflections on the hobby. He describes choosing one clear subject, drafting it, returning later to edit and seeking something readers can apply to their own interests. His favourite discussion of archetypes grew from conversations with Alan Merrett, and his central argument is that writing, conversation and careful reflection help people understand what attracts them to the hobby.

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Find this article in White Dwarf 393, pp. 92–93.

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