By Victoria Bromley A piece of flash fiction which may inspire your submission to issue 09 gluttony. I think she meant to type “slut”, but then again, maybe she got it right. I chuckle, some amusement to start the night. Her insults are pearls I wear around my neck, polished and sparkling like my manicured… Continue reading Glut: Sample Submission
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How to World Build
by Charlie Fabre Often times when we think of writing – or maybe this is just me – we think of the characters. They are, after all, the driving force of any story, the people we fall in love with, the heart and soul. But who are the characters without the world that shapes them?… Continue reading How to World Build
The ‘End of the World’ Novel
by Victoria Bromley It’s not often that I’ll read a dystopian or apocalyptic novel, but recently I’ve enjoyed books which are eerie and unsettling with an end-of-the-world inevitability. As a teenager my favourite book was They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, so I shouldn’t find it that shocking that I’m drawn to… Continue reading The ‘End of the World’ Novel
Books to Read on the Theme of Motion
by Charlie Fabre and Victoria Bromley The theme of our eighth issue (!!!) has now been revealed, and it’s Motion! Moving, drifting, stopping. Progress, coming to terms with, beginning. We love this theme for all the possibilities it might bring – but if you’re stuck and need some inspiration, we feel these books might push… Continue reading Books to Read on the Theme of Motion
Shiver: November Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Shiver. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Shiver prompt: Down your spine and through your body, did you shiver? Hairs on end and the bumps of pimpled skin are tell-tale signs. What were you so afraid of? Has it passed or is it still lurking between the… Continue reading Shiver: November Writing Prompt Responses
Why we Love Supporting Emerging Writers
by Victoria Bromley When we began Swim Press in 2021, finding a way to stand out in the literary world and wanting to position ourselves as a unique publication was difficult, but we started with this mission: to support emerging writers and women plus voices. This provided a purpose, not only to publish beautiful pieces… Continue reading Why we Love Supporting Emerging Writers
Book Recommendations on the Theme Bury/Excavate
by Victoria Bromley and Charlie Fabre We’ve given you some movie recommendations based on our issue 07 theme, but now here are our book recommendations to unearth some ideas for any last minute submissions. On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel Women are being pulled from the lake, drowned and naked, their bodies extracted from… Continue reading Book Recommendations on the Theme Bury/Excavate
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
Women in Translation Month: What to Read?
by Charlie Fabre & Vic Bromley There are so many amazing books to choose from when it comes to reading, as I’m sure we all well know, but the pool only gets larger when you consider translated fiction. During Women in Translation Month there will be so many crazy-good options – how to choose? We’ve… Continue reading Women in Translation Month: What to Read?
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