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
Tag: poetry
Stallion: February Writing Prompt Responses
February’s writing prompt was Stallion. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Stallion writing prompt: It’s the year of the horse. Ride like the wind. Chase all that is coming for you. The clomp of hoof on gravel is another step further, closer, onwards. The Ranch I don’t know how you feel about… Continue reading Stallion: February Writing Prompt Responses
Frostbite: January Writing Prompt Responses
January’s writing prompt was Frostbite. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Frostbite writing prompt: A numbing of the fingers and a gnashing at the cheeks. A silent landscape, a slow killer. So beautiful and delicate it can cut to the bone. Ice Queen Too often she sits at tables, frostbitten.Hot coffee, cold… Continue reading Frostbite: January Writing Prompt Responses
Jealousy: November Writing Prompt Responses
November’s writing prompt was Jealousy. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Jealousy writing prompt: I’m not jealous, I’m… intrigued, disillusioned, ungrateful, greedy, tempted, weak, unsatisfied, easily persuaded, wanting something better, yearning for more, fearful of missing out, desperate for what everyone else has. State of Jealousy I am a jealous creature,born of… Continue reading Jealousy: November Writing Prompt Responses
Sweat: August Writing Prompt Responses
August’s writing prompt was Sweat. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Sweat writing prompt: Trickling down your spine, glistening along your jaw. Sticky like peach juice and pungent, betraying the smell of the body. The closeness you’ve engaged in. Shivers when breath rushes over it. Summertime treats It is summertime.The cute pink… Continue reading Sweat: August Writing Prompt Responses
Why we Chose the Theme Gluttony
by Victoria Bromley For Issue 09 of Swim Press, we referred to a previous list of theme ideas we didn’t end up using for past issues. Usually the time of year determines the theme we go for to be in keeping with the seasons, such as saving issue 05 Haunt for the autumn, and when… Continue reading Why we Chose the Theme Gluttony
Melting: July Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Melting. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Melting writing prompt: Sticky sweet ice cream dripping over your fingers. The ice melted in the glass. condensation forming perfect droplets on the side. Nothing good lasts forever. equatorial deep belly laughs cure, my sweet milquetoast,ripe as honeyed mango cherries… Continue reading Melting: July Writing Prompt Responses
Tongue-Tied: June Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Tongue-Tied. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Tongue-Tied prompt: What we say when we don’t know how to speak the truth. When we’re shying away from saying what we really feel. Staying silent instead of letting the words escape. When language fails us, how do we communicate?… Continue reading Tongue-Tied: June Writing Prompt Responses
Patience: April Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Patience. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Patience prompt: Buds sprouting from soil, waiting for rain. A seat pulled out for a guest you’ve anticipated for a while. The temperature changing. It can be tedious and longsome, time dragging, the days peeling away, but there’s something coming.… Continue reading Patience: April Writing Prompt Responses
Why we Chose the Theme Motion
by Victoria Bromley When it came to choosing the theme for our eighth literary magazine, as always, we wanted a word which would fit aesthetically with the rest of our collection while offering new creative interpretations for writers and readers. Motion was a word which we thought fit our repertoire well, similar to the themes… Continue reading Why we Chose the Theme Motion
