This month’s writing prompt was Possibilities. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Possibilities prompt: It’s alluring, this sense of the unknown, the what-if. A year that is open and unwritten. Who could you meet? Who may you become? It’s fascinating to imagine the person that will come out of all of this,… Continue reading Possibilities: January Writing Prompt Responses
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Farewell: December Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Farewell. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Farwell prompt: Another year comes to a close. It’s a departure from all that has happened this year as we move into something new. Who are you saying goodbye to? Are you leaving part of yourself behind and stepping into… Continue reading Farewell: December Writing Prompt Responses
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
My Favourite Poetry Collections for National Poetry Month
by Victoria Bromley Despite having run a literary magazine for three years, it has only been since the beginning of 2024 where I have made more of a conscious effort to incorporate poetry into my reading habits. Outside of analysing poetry at school, dabbling in poetry before realising that prose is my preferred form to… Continue reading My Favourite Poetry Collections for National Poetry Month
Salmacis: Becoming Not Quite a Woman, an interview with Beth Train-Brown
A discussion with Beth Train-Brown about gender and mythology in Salmacis: Becoming Not Quite a Woman
“Poetry is the New Rock & Roll” an Interview with People’s Poetry Podcast
by Charlie Fabre I had a lovely chat with Jimmy Bowman, host of People’s Poetry Podcast to discuss all things poetry, from his own, to teaching it, and where he thinks the future of poetry lies.
Dust
by Fran Fernàndez Arce As part of our collection of work submitted to the blog due to being overqualified for Swim Press’ issue, we have a poem pertaining to the theme of bodies.
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