by Charlie Fabre It’s the last month of the year, and with 21 days left before 2024, everyone is scrambling to get this year’s reading goals all finished up! Personally, I’ve missed my reading goal by just ONE book for the past 3 years (I don’t know how I keep doing this to myself), so… Continue reading Short Books to Finish Off your 2023 Reading Goal
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Saltburn, a Glittery Nightmare: Review
by Charlie Fabre Easily one of my most anticipated movies of the year, I finally got to see Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn on Wednesday, and I’m still reeling from it! This review will contain a few spoilers, but they will be marked from beginning to end.
The Forbidden Point of View: Using the Second Person Perspective
There have been many criticisms and caveats to using the second person perspective, yet I am a reader, and writer, who seeks out this point of view
A Feminist Reclamation of Sex, Violence and Extremism
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.
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
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?
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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We thought it was about time our monthly prompt was on the theme of Swim, so your favourite Swim Press team is all pitching in to deliver their versions!
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