Life
Listening to Trees
I didn’t go into the woods looking for wisdom. I went because the city felt too loud in ways sound couldn’t explain. Sirens, screens, conversations stacked on top of each other—everything demanding attention, everything urgent, nothing patient. I told myself I just needed air. A walk. An hour without notifications.
By Jhon smith11 days ago in Writers
His Love. Content Warning.
"Good morning Trist, my name is Dr. Reda and today I will be asking you a couple questions," a woman with long auburn hair sits across from the table. The cool touch of the table legs brush against my thigh as I lean back into my chair. I nod at her to continue, folding my hands onto my lap and start twiddling my thumbs.
By Froggy Jones11 days ago in Writers
Fighting Alcohol
Meet João, a 35-year-old man living in Sambizanga, one of the most violent and chaotic neighborhoods in Luanda. Here, life is harsh and opportunities are rare. Alcohol is everywhere. It is so common that an 8-year-old child can walk into any local store and buy drinks for their father, mother, or even an aunt without anyone stopping them. João grew up seeing his neighbors, friends, and family members drink every day. Over time, drinking became a part of life — almost a survival mechanism.
By Irina dos santos11 days ago in Writers
2026: The Year of Writing and More Writing...
Happy New Year!! 2025 is over, which does have me a little down. It was an exciting year, especially for Jane Austen fans as it was Austen's 250th birthday this past December. I had really wished to do more throughout the year to celebrate this but unfortunately found myself with not much time or energy to do that. And maybe that is why I am very excited for this new year.
By The Austen Shelf12 days ago in Writers
It's Winter . Top Story - January 2026.
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise —Write a scene involving two characters. Have the point-of-view character presume something entirely different about the situation from what the other character's overt behavior seems to imply. For example, a landlord comes to visit, and the tenant suspects that it isn't a visit but an inspection. Make up several situations in which one character can fantasize or project or suspect or even fear what another character is thinking. The Objective - To show how your characters can use their imaginations to interpret the behavior and dialogue of other characters.
By Denise E Lindquist12 days ago in Writers
It’s Over
By Zorain Nizamani (Rewritten in simple English for UK & US readers) For the older men and women still holding power, it’s over. The younger generation isn’t buying what you’re selling anymore. No matter how many speeches you give, no matter how many seminars you arrange in schools and colleges to promote patriotism, it’s not working.
By Waqar Khan13 days ago in Writers
The Haunting of the Ageless Twink
The Ageless Twink is what they call the petite, gay man with the body of an eighteen-year-old but who is chronologically in their mid-thirties. One looks in the mirror, their hair still black with the exception of one stubborn gray that has lived rent-free on their scalp since high school.
By Andrew Dominguez13 days ago in Writers
How to Improve Your Mental Health by Writing
It is not good to keep emotions bottled up inside you. It can lead to psychological distress. Writing about your feelings helps tremendously. Writing is a free, safe, and confidential way to express what is on your mind. When you write for self-awareness, you will not be judged, challenged, or put down for your beliefs, fears, and unexplained emotions because the information is not to be shared. It is for your eyes only.
By Margaret Minnicks14 days ago in Writers
