by Charlie Fabre Are you as excited as us to get your copy of issue 06 in the mail? It’ll come soon, but in the meantime, why not watch these films on the theme of desire to grasp the mood and the vibe of it all!
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Desire: A Playlist
by Trina Read With submissions closed and the publication of issue 06: desire creeping nearer, we have put together a playlist to set the mood for the issue. We can’t wait to choose our shortlist and these songs are definitely getting us in the mood. With some obvious entries like Calvin Harris and Sam Smith’s Desire and… Continue reading Desire: A Playlist
Fossils: March Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Fossils. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Fossils prompt: All things dusty and all things unearthed, fossils hold many histories untold. Clues in the grooves and the areas they’re found in, what can you infer? Some are bones, others are jewels, but they all tell stories. Tell… Continue reading Fossils: March Writing Prompt Responses
Book Recommendations on the Theme Desire
by Victoria Bromley and Charlie Fabre Issue 06 submissions are open for one more week so here are some romantic, addictive and mesmerising books to get you inspired. It almost feels impossible to read a book and it not centre around a character’s desire. Every story should start with what the narrator wants and what… Continue reading Book Recommendations on the Theme Desire
Looking to hire a hitman
by Charlie Fabre A sample submission for our upcoming issue 06 Desire. TW: violence
saying hello, i’m here, can you see me?
by Victoria Bromley A sample submission for our upcoming issue 06 Desire. i am sensitive and cruel, the victim and the inflictor of pain onto the ones i love because i like to test them, no i need to test them, so that even that edge of myself that i hate most is still loved… Continue reading saying hello, i’m here, can you see me?
Why we chose the theme of Desire
by Charlie Fabre Get to know all the deets of our forthcoming issue!
Rose Tinted: February Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Rose Tinted. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Rose tinted prompt: Through rose tinted glasses, what do you see? Soft blush petals and a pink washed sky, lipstick stained mirrors and rosy cheeks? Love is blind and the colours are smudged. The heart believes whatever you show… Continue reading Rose Tinted: February Writing Prompt Responses
Meet the Editors: Trina
We thought it was time to reintroduce ourselves x Hi, I’m Trina, I’m one of the editors and issue put-together-er of Swimpress. My life has changed quite a bit since starting Swimpress so if you like to find out a little bit more about me and what I get up to beyond Swimpress then read… Continue reading Meet the Editors: Trina
Meet the Editors: Victoria Bromley
We thought it was about time we re-introduced ourselves x Hi, I’m Victoria and I am the social media manager and an editor for Swim Press. I currently live in Hampshire (also on the border of Surrey and Berkshire, so my town has a bit of an identity crisis!) but I’m originally from Cheshire, and… Continue reading Meet the Editors: Victoria Bromley
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