by Anuska Roy Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual assault, rape and violence This is a non-fiction essay submitted to us by Anuska Roy on the theme of haunt.
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Why Gothic Literature is so Suited to Discussing Womanhood
by Charlie Fabre Ever notice how much of Gothic literature is home to female main characters? Whether it’s the young nanny tasked with taking care of creepy children or an old woman lingering (literally) in the attic like a ghost. Female characters have made quite a home in Gothic literature in a way that male… Continue reading Why Gothic Literature is so Suited to Discussing Womanhood
Reflections: September Prompt Responses
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
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?
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
Why we Chose Flora & Fauna as our Theme for Issue 04
by Swim Press We’re surrounded by pretty and soft things like flowers shedding their petals in the wind and animals hiding in the wilderness. What is the relationship between us and them? Plant, animal, human?
Big Swiss: a Review
by Charlie Fabre I was kindly gifted an advance copy of Jen Beagin’s upcoming novel Big Swiss and I devoured it in one weekend! Here are my thoughts on Beagin’s funny and quirky world.
Flora & Fauna as written by AI
by Charlie Fabre and Chat GPT We asked the Chat GPT AI to write us a poem and a piece of flash fiction on the theme of Fauna and Flora. I had never used Chat GPT before this so it was really interesting to see how it worked, and it reminded me of an exercise… Continue reading Flora & Fauna as written by AI
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