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
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
Penelope Featherington’s Reading List
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
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
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