by Charlie Fabre What I learned through my Creative Writing BA and MA and why I definitely recommend taking a class if you can
Tag: writing
Tan Lines: August Writing Prompt Responses
This month’s writing prompt was ‘tan lines’. Here we showcase our favourite responses
Women in Translation Month: What to Read?
by Charlie Fabre & Vic Bromley There are so many amazing books to choose from when it comes to reading, as I’m sure we all well know, but the pool only gets larger when you consider translated fiction. During Women in Translation Month there will be so many crazy-good options – how to choose? We’ve… Continue reading Women in Translation Month: What to Read?
An Accidental Poet: An Interview with Paul Farley
We spoke to poet and professor Paul Farley about his writing journey and connection to the natural world
Review: ‘The Swimmers’ by Chloe Lane
by Vic What could be more appropriate than reviewing a book called “The Swimmers” for Swim Press? The only thing is, this book isn’t really about swimming… TW: Suicide, assisted suicide I was grateful to receive The Swimmers as a gifted copy from Gallic Books through a giveaway. Immediately I knew I’d have to review… Continue reading Review: ‘The Swimmers’ by Chloe Lane
“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.
Writing Habits and Why we Write
While we adjust back to our busy, chaotic and fast paced lives post-lockdown, there doesn’t always seem to be time to sit and write. It sometimes feels as if we have to snatch the hours of the day which allow us to be creative instead of them being easily accessible
Phaedrus said: ‘Love is a Mighty God’
by Adrienne Rozells This piece was part of our short list but was no longer able to be published for exterior reasons, so we have instead included it on the blog. Consider this a sneak peek to Issue 2!
La Petite Mort
by Özge Lena 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.
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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