by Charlie Fabre As you may or may not have heard, Swim Press is open again for issue 07: bury / excavate! Now, this is a theme we’re so excited about (though we’re usually excited about all our themes) because we just think it will bring up so many interpretation possibilities! If you’re struggling for… Continue reading 5 Bury / Excavate Movies to Watch to Get Inspired
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How we Chose our Issue 07 Theme: Bury/Excavate
by Victoria Bromley
Metamorphosis: August Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Metamorphosis. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Metamorphosis prompt: Our bodies peel as we burn under the sun, we shed old skin, we are reptilian. It’s a time of adaptation to hotter weather and an evolving climate. Gills appear in the hollow of your neck and scales… Continue reading Metamorphosis: August Writing Prompt Responses
Who would we invite, dead or alive, to a literary dinner party? Pt.2
by Victoria Bromley We already have the likes of Sylvia Plath and Joan Didion around our table for our fantasy literary dinner party from Charlie’s invites, and here is who I’m also adding to the guest list. It’s a book lover’s dream to be able to gather their favourite writers around a table, and it’s… Continue reading Who would we invite, dead or alive, to a literary dinner party? Pt.2
Fairies and Adventure: Is our Imagination in Hiding?
by Trina Read During our issue launch for Desire, I posed the question to our attendees: can you remember the first story you wrote as a child? There were a lot of answers which involved some kind of plagiarism of our favourite childhood stories but still lots of answers, including my own, which got me… Continue reading Fairies and Adventure: Is our Imagination in Hiding?
Trophy: July Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Trophy. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Trophy prompt: What does it take to win? The golden shine of success, that taste of victory, the validation. A ceremonious applause for all your efforts. It’s taken a while to get here: is it worth it? but babe i’m… Continue reading Trophy: July Writing Prompt Responses
Who would we invite, dead or alive, to a literary dinner party? Pt.1
by Charlie Fabre
The Uphill Battle of the Second Draft
by Victoria Bromley Last year I came to the Swim blog to discuss all my woes, frustrations and newfound wisdom on novel writing while battling through my first draft. Now, one year on and with that initial draft complete, I have had some space from the project by putting it into a metaphorical drawer, as… Continue reading The Uphill Battle of the Second Draft
Reclaim: June Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Reclaim. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Reclaim prompt: Reclaim the language, take back what’s yours, use your voice. Let the grass grow through the cracks and wildflowers take over. Bring back the beauty inside of you. Let it overgrow and reshape the landscape. Don’t be afraid… Continue reading Reclaim: June Writing Prompt Responses
If You Liked This Book, Read This Swim Issue
by Victoria Bromley and Trina Read For those wanting to dive into Swim Press’ catalogue but don’t know which issue to choose, we have matched popular books to each issue based on themes, vibe and aesthetic. Everyone loves a book recommendation, especially if it’s based on a book you already love. So we thought we’d… Continue reading If You Liked This Book, Read This Swim Issue
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