At Swim Press we publish work by emerging writers to uplift new voices. We define emerging writers as those with seven or less publications to their name. For those who are not eligible to be published in our biannual literary magazines, we like to showcase their work on our blog. For issue 10 sink/swim, we’ve… Continue reading A Timely Water Boatman
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Indescribable Beauty in Continuity
At Swim Press we publish work by emerging writers to uplift new voices. We define emerging writers as those with seven or less publications to their name. For those who are not eligible to be published in our biannual literary magazines, we like to showcase their work on our blog. For issue 10 sink/swim, we’ve… Continue reading Indescribable Beauty in Continuity
Stallion: February Writing Prompt Responses
February’s writing prompt was Stallion. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Stallion writing prompt: It’s the year of the horse. Ride like the wind. Chase all that is coming for you. The clomp of hoof on gravel is another step further, closer, onwards. The Ranch I don’t know how you feel about… Continue reading Stallion: February Writing Prompt Responses
How We Chose Our Issue 10 Theme Sink/Swim
With our tenth literary magazine (tenth!) we wanted to return to our roots and reflect on why we started Swim Press in the first place. Born from a desire to create a literary magazine revolving around water, waterways, transparency, the ebb and flow of the everyday, issue 01 Water was the most natural theme and… Continue reading How We Chose Our Issue 10 Theme Sink/Swim
Frostbite: January Writing Prompt Responses
January’s writing prompt was Frostbite. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Frostbite writing prompt: A numbing of the fingers and a gnashing at the cheeks. A silent landscape, a slow killer. So beautiful and delicate it can cut to the bone. Ice Queen Too often she sits at tables, frostbitten.Hot coffee, cold… Continue reading Frostbite: January Writing Prompt Responses
Dance: December Writing Prompt Responses
December’s writing prompt was Dance. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Dance writing prompt: The dance we do around the kitchen as you take the kettle and I a spoonful of sugar. Hand in hand we waltz as the first song plays. Look at the children dancing on stage. There’s a couple… Continue reading Dance: December Writing Prompt Responses
Jealousy: November Writing Prompt Responses
November’s writing prompt was Jealousy. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Jealousy writing prompt: I’m not jealous, I’m… intrigued, disillusioned, ungrateful, greedy, tempted, weak, unsatisfied, easily persuaded, wanting something better, yearning for more, fearful of missing out, desperate for what everyone else has. State of Jealousy I am a jealous creature,born of… Continue reading Jealousy: November Writing Prompt Responses
Salt: October Writing Prompt Responses
October’s writing prompt was Salt. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Salt writing prompt: In the air, on your tongue, caught at the back of your throat. Flaked over fish and chips eaten from wooden forks as the waves crash over your feet. Minerals from the ground. Crystallised, pure, it sparkles in… Continue reading Salt: October Writing Prompt Responses
The ‘fast fashion-ification’ of BookTok and the overconsumption of books
by Charlie Fabre Immediately it may seem odd to critique the consumption of books: isn’t it good that people are reading? Shouldn’t people read more? Yes! It is good people are reading and I will always advocate for literate communities and for people to pick up books of what ever genre, topic, and difficulty. Reading… Continue reading The ‘fast fashion-ification’ of BookTok and the overconsumption of books
Glut: Sample Submission
By Victoria Bromley A piece of flash fiction which may inspire your submission to issue 09 gluttony. I think she meant to type “slut”, but then again, maybe she got it right. I chuckle, some amusement to start the night. Her insults are pearls I wear around my neck, polished and sparkling like my manicured… Continue reading Glut: Sample Submission
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