by Trina Read We put together a list of books with think would be on Lady Whistledown’s reading list. If you’re like me, you’ll be eagerly awaiting, or should I say yearning for, the arrival of part two of Bridgerton season 3 on Netflix this coming week. If you wanted to distract yourself from the… Continue reading Penelope Featherington’s Reading List
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Rebirth: May Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Rebirth. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Rebirth prompt: Seeking clarity or something shiny and new? Spring has sprung and with it comes growth. You can use this season for rebirth, to transform yourself into something new, to make changes where they are needed, and weed out… Continue reading Rebirth: May Prompt Responses
The best love triangles in film and literature
by Charlie Fabre If you, like me, recently saw Challengers in cinema and are obsessed with it, then this article is for you. Quite frankly I cannot get enough of Art and Tashi and Patrick, and I may have to treat myself to a trip to the cinema two more times (as Zendaya herself advises!)… Continue reading The best love triangles in film and literature
Birthday: April Writing Prompt Responses
April is our birthday month – Swim Press turned three years old! Therefore, our April writing prompt was Birthday. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Birthday prompt: With age comes wisdom, smile lines, experience, new lovers, candles and parties. Celebrate the years that have passed and all there is to come. Gather… Continue reading Birthday: April Writing Prompt Responses
My Favourite Poetry Collections for National Poetry Month
by Victoria Bromley Despite having run a literary magazine for three years, it has only been since the beginning of 2024 where I have made more of a conscious effort to incorporate poetry into my reading habits. Outside of analysing poetry at school, dabbling in poetry before realising that prose is my preferred form to… Continue reading My Favourite Poetry Collections for National Poetry Month
Movies on the theme of Desire to watch before issue 06 comes out!
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!
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
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