This month’s writing prompt was Reflections. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted Reflections prompt: light reflects colors and shapes onto surface. A face distorted by refractions and disillusionments; it’s difficult to tell what is really there. In the glass there’s a mirror image, a doppleganger, something familiar yet not quite how it… Continue reading Reflections: September Prompt Responses
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Haunt Submission Example: Three Dolls
A short story which may inspire your submission to issue 05 haunt
Essex Ghosts: Haunting my Hometown
Editor Trina discusses her MA project which was inspired by local ghost stories.
8 Books to read for Haunting Season
by Charlie Fabre & Vic Bromley Even though the UK weather might not know it yet, it’s autumn and we’re fully prepared to curl up with a nice spooky book by the fire, wrapped up in blankets, hot chocolate and slice of pumpkin pie in hand! Isn’t this just the best season for book lovers?
Why we Chose Haunt as our Theme for Issue 05
by Victoria Bromley and Trina Read Swim Press is going gothic. All the reasons we’ve chosen a darker, more ominous theme for our fifth anthology. The flowers have wilted and our issue 05 theme is far from the budding fragrance of our fourth issue Flora & Fauna. As the nights draw in and autumn unveils… Continue reading Why we Chose Haunt as our Theme for Issue 05
Sunbathing: August Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Sunbathing. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted
How to Ace your Job Application
CV, cover letter and interview: here’s our advice for graduates to stand out in the job application process
Putting Together a Magazine
Editor and issue designer Trina breaks down how each magazine gets from an idea to print.
Sending your work to Literary Agents: how to
by Charlie Fabre Sending your work to literary agents for future representation (and publication!!!) can be quite an intimidating thing. But it doesn’t have to be, and the procedure is actually quite easy once you get the hang of it! Here’s a quick guide for all of you with finished manuscripts and pamphlets who are… Continue reading Sending your work to Literary Agents: how to
Swim: July Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Swim. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted
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