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“To My Ex (Therapist)”

By: Lauren Barclay She kept her hands clean of me, wrapped in latex as she dutifully operated. She separated the now from the then, the here from the there. I wanted nothing in the world as much as I wanted to be close to her. I began to crave the time we had together, drinking… Continue reading “To My Ex (Therapist)”

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“To My Dearest Ex”

By: Afton Jagels To my dearest Ex, Die in a pit. Get out of my head. Get out of my mind. You tore me in two - My heart and my head. You can no longer sit there. You are no longer welcome. I am more than what you thought And more than what you… Continue reading “To My Dearest Ex”

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“LOVE, in pink hearts”

to my Grandma, who will always be my favorite Valentine By: Regan Puckett Grandma’s hands are stronger than any rolling pin, pressing the pale dough into a thin layer atop the flour-sprinkled counter. My fingers are too small to make a difference, but she lets me pretend, lets me stand atop a dinner chair to… Continue reading “LOVE, in pink hearts”

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Finding Time to Write

By Marissa Mayfield Having trouble finding time to write between school, work and other activities? Many writers have to write in between everyday life. Having a set time to spend writing is a good way to ensure writing time. Having a plan for when and where you write can make all the difference. But, when… Continue reading Finding Time to Write

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Valentines to Your Ex – February 2020

For our first writing competition of 2020, we want you to write a Valentine to Your Ex. Good break-up, bad break-up - we want it all. There are no requirements on form or style except that it's less than 750 words. It could be a letter, a story, a poem, or whatever you want. Just… Continue reading Valentines to Your Ex – February 2020

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Keeping a Dream Journal

By Ashley Gilland There are only so many hours in a day... but we forget about the ones we set aside for sleep. Dreams can provide valuable inspiration just as well as our conscious experience. Some people can write novels and musical compositions in their dreams while they serve simply as the messenger, transcribing it… Continue reading Keeping a Dream Journal

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Holiday Recipe Contest – November 2019

For our November short story contest, we are asking for holiday recipes. This is a special prompt because we're not asking for just any old type of story, but one in the form of a recipe. We want to you to capture your idea of a holiday - any holiday - in the form of… Continue reading Holiday Recipe Contest – November 2019