Writing Exercise
I light a candle to St. Lucia (or Lucy), the Christian martyr from Syracuse, Sicily.. Top Story - December 2025.
St. Lucia (or Lucy) was a Christian martyr from Syracuse, Sicily, who died in 304 CE during the Diocletian persecution. Her name means “light”, and she became associated with vision, clarity, and illumination.
By Novel Allen2 months ago in Writers
The Kiss of Rome
Marcus Tullius had always believed the Empire eternal. Marble gleamed beneath the sun, aqueducts sang with water, and senators spoke of Rome’s destiny as though Jupiter himself had carved it into stone. Yet beneath the Senate’s grandeur, Marcus carried a hunger that no feast could sate, a hunger for a kiss, for something human and fragile amid the Empire’s iron perfection.
By Diane Foster2 months ago in Writers
How My English Teacher Bribed Us With 10 Marks
A few days ago, I was at school, and when it was time for the English lesson, our teacher said that our behavior and last exam's grades are COOKED. So, she told us that if we write a story that includes "I felt really scared and unsafe there". And of course I accepted the challenge because last year there was a HUGE competition on making a story and I won the first place.
By Loay Sharkawy2 months ago in Writers
The Secret Language of Beauty
Beauty is not just about the face you see in the mirror. It comes from your habits, your thoughts and the way you treat yourself every day. Some people look naturally fresh, confident and attractive, even without makeup. Others struggle with dull skin, tired eyes or low self-esteem, even when they try hard. Why does this difference exist? The answer hides in simple choices that shape your inner and outer beauty.
By Salman Writes2 months ago in Writers
The Hidden Keys of Success
Success looks different for everyone, but the path that leads to it often follows the same rules. Some people rise from nothing and build a life they once only dreamed about. Others stay in the same place for years, even though they work hard. Why does this happen? The answer lies in small habits, mindset shifts and clear decisions that separate winners from the crowd.
By Salman Writes2 months ago in Writers
Election
i just rewatched Election, more villanelle of regret antidote; sometimes the soul needs a dark comedy with an antihero, and Election’s metahumor feeds me what I need. The tropes are bearable because they’re intentional; the way this movie makes fun of itself charms me with it’s cleverness.
By Harper Lewis2 months ago in Writers
Fear, Anger, Pleasure
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise — Write three short paragraphs, the first "fear," the second "anger," and the last "pleasure" without using these words. Try to render these emotions by describing, physical sensations or emotions. Try to make your language precise and fresh. The Objective - To learn to render emotional states without a falling back on tired and imprecise language.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Writers
Fiction Prompt About A Sex Scene. Content Warning.
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What if? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers prompts — The Exercise — With this caution and exhortation in mind, write a sex scene for a story in which you know your fictional characters well. The Objective - To gain access to this rich material indirectly so that this universal experience can feel singular, as though coming to be for the first time in history.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Writers
