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
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Fairies and Adventure: Is our Imagination in Hiding?
by Trina Read During our issue launch for Desire, I posed the question to our attendees: can you remember the first story you wrote as a child? There were a lot of answers which involved some kind of plagiarism of our favourite childhood stories but still lots of answers, including my own, which got me… Continue reading Fairies and Adventure: Is our Imagination in Hiding?
Penelope Featherington’s Reading List
by Trina Read We put together a list of books with think would be on Lady Whistledown’s reading list. If you’re like me, you’ll be eagerly awaiting, or should I say yearning for, the arrival of part two of Bridgerton season 3 on Netflix this coming week. If you wanted to distract yourself from the… Continue reading Penelope Featherington’s Reading List
Movies on the theme of Desire to watch before issue 06 comes out!
by Charlie Fabre Are you as excited as us to get your copy of issue 06 in the mail? It’ll come soon, but in the meantime, why not watch these films on the theme of desire to grasp the mood and the vibe of it all!
Bubbles: January Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Bubbles. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted. Bubbles prompt: The pop of champagne welcomes a new year which fizzes in flutes and bubbles to the top. Children blow bubbles with iridescent hues until the delicate membrane pops. It’s a party, it’s a celebration! Bubbles fill the sky, so pretty and… Continue reading Bubbles: January Writing Prompt Responses
Our Favourite Literary Magazines
In a bid to support other literary magazines, here we discuss our favorite zines and small presses to expand your collection of lit mags
My 2024 Writing Challenge
by Charlie Fabre In 2024, I’ve decided to write 40k words in 100 days.
Ornaments: December Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Ornaments. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted
Short Books to Finish Off your 2023 Reading Goal
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
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.
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