Swim Press publishes emerging writers however some submissions land in our inbox which are not eligible to be published in our journal, therefore we showcase them on our blog. For issue 11 decay, Emily discusses decay through changes to land and environment, the seasons and renewal. Just an old patch of discarded land Autumn’s soft… Continue reading Decay: Poems by Emily Tee
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Decay: Poems by Jo Brandon
Swim Press publishes emerging writers however some submissions land in our inbox which are not eligible to be published in our journal, therefore we showcase them on our blog. For issue 11 decay, Jo discusses decay through the growth of fungi, slow rotting, and the spawning of ink. Prayer to Robigus, God of Mildew and… Continue reading Decay: Poems by Jo Brandon
Decay Reading List
The theme for our eleventh literary magazine is Decay. With the turn of the season, we’re craving literature which feels rich in nutrients, gets under our fingernails and is a slow demise to insanity. Here are some book recommendations on the theme which may inspire your submission. Tender by Lauren du Plessis The best way… Continue reading Decay Reading List
Drought: August Writing Prompt Responses
August’s writing prompt was Drought. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Drought prompt: Land barren and dehydrated. What could grow in this stifling environment which yearns for rain? Chapel Beneath Pontsticill Reservoir Drought risen.Stone arch dampgreen weed clungsunlight struck. Once congregationspassed throughpraying to their godto be saved. Sunken.Home to pikeand wild brown… Continue reading Drought: August Writing Prompt Responses
Message in a Bottle: July Writing Prompt Responses
July’s writing prompt was Message in a Bottle. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Message in a bottle prompt: Unfold the scroll in the glass. What does it say? A note from a time long ago? A note from a long lost lover? Just a Long-Gone Bottle of Wine My eyes are… Continue reading Message in a Bottle: July Writing Prompt Responses
Blinding: June Writing Prompt Responses
June’s writing prompt was Play. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Blinding writing prompt: Sunlight reflecting off a window pane, bouncing off a wine glass, simmering across a rippled lake. Eyes squeezed shut, Cannot look away. Moth To The Flame Attractedby bright flameI circle.Your fierceembracescorches.I fall. Wing less.Watchingpure beautyfrom afar. by Mike… Continue reading Blinding: June Writing Prompt Responses
Play: May Writing Prompt Responses
May’s writing prompt was Play. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Play writing prompt: Children racing across the lawn. A chess piece slide into place. Pressing play on an old video. Remember Play Remember rain-soaked Sundays in the park,Running home,A damp hand drabbling soundAgainst the railings.And the grassy banks we rolled down… Continue reading Play: May Writing Prompt Responses
Fish: April Writing Prompt Responses
April’s writing prompt was Fish. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Fish writing prompt: In France, April Fool’s day is “Poisson D’Avril”: April’s fish. Mangrove Ghost crabshover and shroud overbrackish siltwhere bulge-eye fishdigintheirgillsand take primordial fin-stepstowards the trees.They climb rootsthat risegaspingfrom the ground.Their horizon -the goat-scratched scrub beyond.Behind them, the sea. by… Continue reading Fish: April Writing Prompt Responses
A Timely Water Boatman
At Swim Press we publish work by emerging writers to uplift new voices. We define emerging writers as those with seven or less publications to their name. For those who are not eligible to be published in our biannual literary magazines, we like to showcase their work on our blog. For issue 10 sink/swim, we’ve… Continue reading A Timely Water Boatman
Indescribable Beauty in Continuity
At Swim Press we publish work by emerging writers to uplift new voices. We define emerging writers as those with seven or less publications to their name. For those who are not eligible to be published in our biannual literary magazines, we like to showcase their work on our blog. For issue 10 sink/swim, we’ve… Continue reading Indescribable Beauty in Continuity