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Writing Tips from So Long As You Write

Did you make a resolution to write more this year? So Long As You Write, edited by Kerry Ryan, is brimming with inspiration and tips on putting pen to paper. We share some of her advice. Read More

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Creative Non-Fiction

Paranoia

By Cicely King

Cicely King revisits a cruel childhood game and what it reveals about being a teenage girl. Read More

2 years ago

Fiction

RITUAL THINKING | Amelia Banks’ short story explores rituals, luck and feeling like you have control over the world (cw: OCD)

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3 years ago

Fiction

DEADHEAD | In Heather Lee Shaw’s story, growing is as much a curse as a blessing – especially when thorns are involved.

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4 years ago

growth

MOTHERBOND | Jo Somerset evokes the pushes and pulls between a child and parent.

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4 years ago

Poetry

Thirteen

Jess Tucker Boyd's fragmented recollection of her years as a teenager captures a messy, misunderstood, magical age – from stolen Southern Comfort to best friends to bus rides. Read More

5 years ago

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