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Finding an Audience
I write because I have things I want to say. I want to be read. My words might soothe. They might articulate the complex. They might provide escapism into other’s lives. They might have an emotional truth. They might make people laugh.
By Rachel Robbins8 months ago in Writers
Just a black pen and paper
Back in 2014... I don’t even want to recall that horrible state, but it was a part of me. I suffered from depression and mental trauma. I know it sounds strange to say that about a 6-year-old, but it is what it is. My family has always loved me dearly; of course, I’m the youngest. I’m Papa’s favorite child, his best friend. Mama? She’s always given me the kind of love that doesn’t even match the idea of a "middle child"; it’s love at its peak. As for my siblings, they’ve always been a little jealous of me… but never unkind. I’d still get treats and special attention, like any youngest child would.
By Maryam Batool8 months ago in Writers
Searching for Love
The more I have to lose… the more I worry. I suppose I’ve always been this way. Of course no one wants to get hurt, loss things that matter or feel let down. But lately I have been really contemplating how bad my rejection sensitivity can be. To the point where I have made up things in my head that have to match my reality for me to realistically ever make a great connection. And as I start to wonder about taking chances in life and really focusing on things I want and how to get there…. Well… the sensitivity comes back in grand force.
By Lane Burns8 months ago in Writers
Choosing to Be that Which We Become
In 2020, I had two essays published, and spent that year of tumultuous political upheaval working on a much longer third work which was relevant to unfolding events.
By C. Rommial Butler8 months ago in Writers
Why Journaling with a Timer Improved My Writing
When I first started my writing career over twenty years ago, I learned pretty fast that I had a lot to learn. My writing, although it was kind of good, felt a little juvenile at times. Especially now as I look back on it.
By Kathy Tsoukalas8 months ago in Writers
Very Vocal Fables Volume One
Well, here it is folks, the inevitable has happened - I have published a book! Very Vocal Fables Volume One is the first in a collection of three books that will feature 30 of my Vocal fables - with 10 fables per book.
By ThatWriterWoman9 months ago in Writers
Favorite City
Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones Deck prompts — Tell me about your favorite city. Duluth, Minnesota, is probably my favorite larger city. It is not as large as Minneapolis or St. Paul, but just large enough without being too large. It is on Lake Superior. The start of the North Shore will take you to Grand Portage and the Canadian Border.
By Denise E Lindquist9 months ago in Writers
I am Woman | Little Women (2019)
The inspiration, thanks to Angela Hepworth: *** The March sisters have been a part of my life since I was about six years old, maybe older, maybe younger. For the longest time, I thought I was Jo March - an independent, outspoken tomboy devoted to family and writing. As I got older though, I started seeing myself in the others.
By Alexandria Stanwyck9 months ago in Writers
The Unofficial 'Self-Appreciation' Challenge!!!!
Hi All: This current challenge puts the C in Challenge! lol 🤣🤸🏾🤣🤸🏾🤣🤸🏾 For the 'Self-Appreciation' Challenge, created by Rick Henry Christopher, you are tasked with expounding upon 10 things that you appreciate about yourself.
By Tiffany Gordon9 months ago in Writers
my favorite movie magic is reel to reel
Spoiler alert: This whole damn article is a spoiler! The film begins with a zither filling the screen, its strings vibrating behind the opening credits while its hidden musician plays one of the great musical scores in movie history. When the opening credits end a British narrator introduces us to post-war Vienna, a city divided into four zones by its occupying Armies: British, American, Russian and French. In its center an international force shares the responsibility for its policing with all the nasty political ramifications you might expect.
By John Cox9 months ago in Writers
Storm and Tempest
A storm raged outside my window, the tempest roared within my subconscious. I am the storm and my dream companion is the tempest.
By Novel Allen9 months ago in Writers
Submit Anyway
I took a chance and submitted to Arrhythmia, an online magazine I almost scrolled past. I remember second-guessing myself, but I submitted anyway.
By Carolina Borges9 months ago in Writers