Inspiration
Disorderly Conduct
When I reached the fourth grade, I found myself in Georgia in an inner-city school. As the only "white girl" there, except for my cousin who was in kindergarten, my school life was difficult at best. I'd get up in the morning, work the farm, then get dressed for school. I walked down the dirt road to the bus stop and spent the next 7 hours defending myself. Life was just hard. My parents had recently split and it landed us in poverty-ville USA, on a piece of ground my mother's family endearingly called a farm, even though we barely grew anything more than dirt and misery.
By Veronica Coldiron2 years ago in Writers
Campfire Stories
Campfire stories. We have all heard them. We have all told at least one. They send chills down our spines, making us scared to sleep at night. Parents, siblings, friends, and camp counselors have told us. The scarier they are, the more we love them.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Writers
Future and Fears
Have you ever wondered what the future holds for us in just a few years? A few years ago, there was a common belief that by the year 2023, the world would be fully immersed in the digital age, marked by an era of wholesomely integrated technology. Fast forward to today, and we witness remarkable advancements in the realm of humanoid robots, with Sophia being one of the most prominent creations. However, the question that looms large is this: What if the entire world were orchestrated by a singular technological marvel?
By Belly_moon2 years ago in Writers
The Poem That Made Me a Poet
It started as an assignment. I was in my second year at Western Washington University, and was lucky enough to snag the last seat in Jane Wong’s class on food writing. The course focused on our connection to food. How it inspires us, challenges us, fills us with nutrients and love.
By Katherine J. Zumpano2 years ago in Writers
Casino Addictions, Memories
In the dimly lit corners of memory's labyrinth, there exists a relic of my literary infancy. A story, earnestly penned during my youth, beckons like a whisper from the past. It tells of a rainy day in a nameless town, of souls ensnared in the allure of a casino's neon-lit illusions, and of lives entangled in the threads of fate, or perhaps misfortune. As I revisit this embryonic creation, it awakens emotions I had long buried beneath the layers of time.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR2 years ago in Writers
From Innocence to Insight: Navigating the Nuances
In the soft glow of youth, during the tumultuous transition to a freshman in high school, I ventured into the realm of self-expression through my first ever written piece. It wasn't an assignment or a task, but a self-inflicted venture into vulnerability—a love poem. Raw and unfettered, it was inspired by a boy who unknowingly occupied a significant space in my adolescent heart. Every line, dripping with youthful exuberance, was a testament to the sheer intensity of a first crush.
By M Dannenfelser2 years ago in Writers
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
San Pedro Sula, located in northwestern Honduras, has received notoriety as one of the most challenging cities in the world to live in. While it is essential to well known the difficulties that residents face, it is equally vital to consider the nuances and complexities that make contributions to the city's struggles.
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Writers
Down to the Nub. Top Story - September 2023.
Memories of my childhood are vivid but disjointed, like a movie trailer that flashes various exciting bits, but not in context and out of order. Thus I can't be sure which of the stories I wrote as a child was the first.
By Sonia Heidi Unruh2 years ago in Writers
My "First" Piece: Beware the Butterfly
I wish I could remember further back than the 4th grade. I'm sure I was writing even before that. The first thing I remember writing was in either 5th or 6th grade, and my memory of it is pretty vague. I was the kind of kid who knew what the teachers wanted from me, and a huge teacher's pet. Straight A's, getting my homework held up as an example, all that good stuff. When there was a writing assignment, I usually nailed it as expected. But then one day I got weird with it.
By Rebekah Conard2 years ago in Writers
My First Foray into Publishing Short Stories Online
First let me admit that I have a terrible memory. Because of my anxiety, my mind loves to focus on awkward and painful memories. The failures instead of the triumphs. How far back should I go? My elementary school scribbles were just glorified spelling and penmanship exercises. I mostly remember the short stories and essays I wrote for my advanced placement English class in the eleventh grade.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
Bali The Enchanting Island of Indonesia
Nestled in the coronary heart of the Indonesian archipelago, Bali is a jewel in Southeast Asia, renowned for its herbal beauty, shiny culture, and serene spirituality. With its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich traditions, Bali has captured the creativeness of travelers from round the world, making it one of the most sought-after locations for those in search of an idyllic escape.
By Moharif Yulianto2 years ago in Writers
