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
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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
Books to Read on the Theme Gluttony
by Victoria Bromley With issue 09 submissions opening today, we thought we’d offer a reading list of indulgent, obsessive, cannibalistic literature to inspire your writing. We hope this theme will bring a lot of interpretations and that this list will show the breadth of the theme. The Lamb by Lucy Rose I think cannibalism is… Continue reading Books to Read on the Theme Gluttony
Sweat: August Writing Prompt Responses
August’s writing prompt was Sweat. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Sweat writing prompt: Trickling down your spine, glistening along your jaw. Sticky like peach juice and pungent, betraying the smell of the body. The closeness you’ve engaged in. Shivers when breath rushes over it. Summertime treats It is summertime.The cute pink… Continue reading Sweat: August Writing Prompt Responses
Why we Chose the Theme Gluttony
by Victoria Bromley For Issue 09 of Swim Press, we referred to a previous list of theme ideas we didn’t end up using for past issues. Usually the time of year determines the theme we go for to be in keeping with the seasons, such as saving issue 05 Haunt for the autumn, and when… Continue reading Why we Chose the Theme Gluttony
How to World Build
by Charlie Fabre Often times when we think of writing – or maybe this is just me – we think of the characters. They are, after all, the driving force of any story, the people we fall in love with, the heart and soul. But who are the characters without the world that shapes them?… Continue reading How to World Build
Melting: July Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Melting. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Melting writing prompt: Sticky sweet ice cream dripping over your fingers. The ice melted in the glass. condensation forming perfect droplets on the side. Nothing good lasts forever. equatorial deep belly laughs cure, my sweet milquetoast,ripe as honeyed mango cherries… Continue reading Melting: July Writing Prompt Responses
The ‘End of the World’ Novel
by Victoria Bromley It’s not often that I’ll read a dystopian or apocalyptic novel, but recently I’ve enjoyed books which are eerie and unsettling with an end-of-the-world inevitability. As a teenager my favourite book was They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, so I shouldn’t find it that shocking that I’m drawn to… Continue reading The ‘End of the World’ Novel
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