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It was a dark and rainy day... Okay, apologies over the whole 'It was a dark and stormy night' cliché, but I discovered over the Victoria Day weekend that one of my stories became front page news in a journal called the Running Man Press. The interesting thing is that I had almost forgotten that I had written and submitted the piece (the editor who said that he would inform me of the date of publication never contacted me about the issue). I have also discovered that it is not available online (the page I found advertised how to submit, the fact that they only print 5000 copies per issues - a smart idea, I think - and that they have many wonderful t-shirts and other doodads available to support their cause).
By Kendall Defoe 8 months ago in Writers
Staying Inspired
Okay, here’s the thing with me: I have an unspoken time limit for everything I do. It’s silent, it’s sneaky, and it’s always there. No one knows what the time limit is, including me, but like the timer in Scattergories, that limit will be met, and it will be impossible to continue when it is met. This applies to every single thing I do in my life, including writing a story. What this means for me is that I have to either knock out stories fast, or not at all. I do have methods to improve my ability to do this, but that’s not what I’m here to talk about today. Today, I’d like to tell you what other people have to say on the matter.
By Laura Pruett8 months ago in Writers
The Corona Virus
The Corona Virus The corona deep fills many hearts with fear. I fear for myself and those I love. The reason that I fear for myself is that I catch everything that’s going. I had a theory, and until today, I have kept it to myself. So now let’s throw the baby out with the bathwater.
By Marie381Uk 8 months ago in Writers
After My Vocal Disaster
Introduction I tend to get about fifty reads a day, but around the 13th of May, I became unable to publish stories. It the period marked in yellow (May 14th - 22nd), I was unable to publish on this account and reads dropped to around 22 a day, hitting 14 at the lowest point.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Writers
The Golden Age of Islam
The Scientific and Philosophical Contributions of Muslims in the Golden Age of Islam: How Did Europe Benefit? The period of history known as the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization—the period from the 8th to the 13th centuries—was a unique period of scientific and intellectual awakening not only for the Muslim world but for all of humanity. Although this period is commonly referred to in the West as the “Middle Ages” or “Dark Ages,” the Muslim world was at the dawn of a knowledge-based, research-based, and human-welfare-oriented civilization. The Muslim thinkers, physicians, mathematicians, philosophers, astronomers, and engineers of this Golden Age sowed the seeds of discoveries and ideas that later laid the foundation for the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Scientific Revolution in Europe. Sadly, these contributions have been largely forgotten or misrepresented in historical scholarship today.
By Abdul Barik8 months ago in Writers
Marc Buontempo Creates Safe Spaces for Youth Development
Creating a positive environment where young people can grow, learn, and thrive is more important today than ever. In a world full of distractions and challenges, children and teens need mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and structure. This is where strong role models play a powerful part—especially those who focus on building safe, empowering spaces through mentorship and youth development programs.
By Marc Buontempo8 months ago in Writers
From the perspective of Orientalism
The Western World’s Strategy of Lies and Distortion in Islamic History: From an Orientalist Perspective The study of history is not just about knowing the past—it is a struggle for power, perspective, and control. Who is writing history, how is it being written, and why are these questions important, as is whose perspective is being written. The Western world has practiced a systematic distortion and falsification of the history of Islam and Muslims for centuries, the main background of which was created through an academic and political framework called so-called ‘Orientalism.’ This framework was not just a practice of knowledge, but a strategy for establishing cultural dominance. In this discussion, we will see how Orientalists have distorted Islam and Muslims, what their intentions were, and what their impact is on the world today.
By Abdul Barik8 months ago in Writers
Islam is a universal way of life.
How Islam Should Treat People of Other Religions — A Detailed Discussion Islam is a universal way of life, the foundation of which is justice, mercy, and recognition of human dignity. It is not limited to religious rituals alone, but touches every aspect of social, political, and interpersonal relationships. In light of this comprehensive view, Islam calls for peace and harmony not only among Muslims, but also between Muslims and non-Muslims. The way Islam treats people of other religions is not just tolerance, but also dignity, justice, and mutual respect.
By Abdul Barik8 months ago in Writers
This Is Me. Honorable Mention in I Wrote This Challenge.
When I saw this challenge, I thought I could enter my "Another Raven" poem, a re-imagining of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven", as that includes me reading the poem at the suggestion of my friend Pam Reeder. You can check it out here, complete with me reading the poem:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Writers
