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A Community in Need: The Truth Behind the Silence
The community I live in is changing, not in the way many think. On the surface, it appears to be progress, new apartments, renovated homes, and rising property values. Outsiders view the Jersey Shore as a destination for summer fun, tourism, and economic growth. But behind those freshly painted walls and tourist attractions lies a truth too often ignored, my community is being gentrified.
By Yamilette Justiniano3 months ago in Writers
Published on Halloween!. Top Story - November 2025.
Submitting to publications is grueling enough as it is, it's chalk-filled with disappointment all on its own, you don't need to be adding your own self-inflicted wounds to the party. A writer can run out of body parts to absorb these blows.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 months ago in Writers
Writer vs. Storyteller
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the terms “writer” and “storyteller”. There are many authors out there who identify as “storytellers” rather than “writers”, and when discussing the often-debated Stephenie Meyer, people will strongly argue that she is a “storyteller” rather than a “writer”. That had me wondering, what exactly is the difference between a “writer” and “storyteller”, and which one am I—or can I be both?
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Writers
“Whispers to the Moon: My Midnight Scribbles”
When the world falls silent and the day’s chaos fades into darkness, a peculiar kind of clarity emerges. It’s the hour when the streets sleep, screens dim, and conversations cease — yet thoughts grow louder. For many, midnight is a time of rest; for others, it’s a time of revelation. For me, it’s the hour of scribbling. Words find me like shy fireflies, glowing faintly in the stillness. They are whispers to the moon — fragments of emotion, stories untold, questions unanswered. “Whispers to the Moon: My Midnight Scribbles” is a journey through those quiet hours when writing becomes less of an act and more of a confession.
By [email protected]3 months ago in Writers
Agentic AI: The Next Leap Toward Autonomous Intelligence
Agentic AI represents a groundbreaking shift in the world of artificial intelligence — one that moves machines from simple task execution toward independent, goal-oriented decision-making. Unlike traditional AI, which relies heavily on predefined instructions, Agentic AI can plan, adapt, and act autonomously. It’s designed to understand high-level goals, take initiative, and pursue those objectives with minimal human intervention.
By Warne Bironn3 months ago in Writers
When Identity Meets Comfort: Understanding the Role of Breast Forms in Self-Expression
When we think about confidence, we often imagine emotional strength: the ability to speak up, take risks, or pursue personal goals. But confidence is not only emotional — sometimes, it’s physical. How we look and how we feel in our own body play a powerful role in how we navigate the world.
By Michel Tom3 months ago in Writers
Celebrate National Authors Day: Must-Know Authors Changing the Literary World
Every year on November 1, readers, writers, and storytellers come together to celebrate National Authors Day — a time to honor the voices behind the words that move, inspire, and challenge us. Whether through fiction, poetry, memoirs, or motivational works, authors shape our perspectives and leave a lasting impact on culture and community. In recognition of this special day, we’re highlighting a few powerful authors whose words remind us of the beauty, resilience, and creativity that storytelling brings to the world. Let’s begin!
By Tammy Reese3 months ago in Writers
Once Upon a Time Again
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise - Write a linear story, in which a strong main character is on a quest for something important and specific (e.g., a shelter for the baby, medicine for a sick mother, or the key to the storehouse where a tyrant has locked away all the grain from a starving populace). The object is given - don't explain its importance. The main character starts acting immediately. She then meets a (specific) obstacle; finally, she triumphs over the obstacle by means of a magic or supernatural element that comes from the outside (like Dorothy's red shoes in The Wizard of Oz). You may introduce minor characters, but the narrative should never abandon your main character. This story should be told through action and dialogue. Limit: 550 words. The Objective - Like a medical student who must learn the names and location of human bones before going on to more complex systems, a beginning writer must be able to handle and control basic plot before moving on to more subtle elements like motivation, subtext, and ambiguity. Many of the greatest novels incorporate a quest (Moby Dick), a journey (David Copperfield), and triumph over an obstacle (The Old Man and the Sea). These works also concentrate on one protagonist and end, if not happily, at least on an emotionally satisfying note of resolution.
By Denise E Lindquist3 months ago in Writers
Beneath the Table
Anxiety. Burnt coffee. Students with baggy eyes. It was a week to the final exams all right – that not-too-welcome yet inevitable time of the semester when students were in a constant state of panic. Brains were in a frenzy, overheated from cramming topics that were long overdue. Everyone was scared. These grades would determine if they passed on to the next class or not.
By Michelle Ewenam Akakpo3 months ago in Writers
