November is when many writers strive to write a novel within a month, and we spoke to Demetria, Kate and Kellie who are attempting this challenge to see how it’s going
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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
Haunt Submission Example: Three Dolls
A short story which may inspire your submission to issue 05 haunt
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?
Why we Chose Haunt as our Theme for Issue 05
by Victoria Bromley and Trina Read Swim Press is going gothic. All the reasons we’ve chosen a darker, more ominous theme for our fifth anthology. The flowers have wilted and our issue 05 theme is far from the budding fragrance of our fourth issue Flora & Fauna. As the nights draw in and autumn unveils… Continue reading Why we Chose Haunt as our Theme for Issue 05
Sunbathing: August Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was Sunbathing. Here we showcase all the responses that were submitted
Putting Together a Magazine
Editor and issue designer Trina breaks down how each magazine gets from an idea to print.
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