• The Decline of Literary Magazines and Small Presses: Rescuing the Heart of Independent Literature

    The Decline of Literary Magazines and Small Presses: Rescuing the Heart of Independent Literature

    In an era dominated by digital content and rapid consumption, literary magazines and small presses—once the beating heart of independent literature—are facing unprecedented challenges. These niche publications have long been the breeding ground for emerging voices and experimental writing, but today they operate on shoestring budgets and struggle to capture dwindling audiences. This article examines…

  • The Future of Libraries in the Digital Age: Evolution or Extinction?

    The Future of Libraries in the Digital Age: Evolution or Extinction?

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    Photo by Leif Niemczik on Unsplash Libraries have long been the heart of literary culture—places where knowledge is preserved, stories are shared, and communities come together. However, in the digital age, where ebooks, audiobooks, and online resources dominate, traditional libraries face unprecedented challenges. As funding dwindles and physical book circulation declines, many ask: Are libraries…

  • Am I Writing to Find Myself or to Prove I Exist?

    Am I Writing to Find Myself or to Prove I Exist?

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    What does it mean to write? As a poet, a writer, a student, a woman — well, honestly, I don’t know. I simply and physically cannot answer that question. Writing to me feels like the one thing I can never quite own, constantly slipping through my fingers like the sticky slime I used to construct…

  • Literary Journalism: Adding humanity, empathy and a full point of view to true stories

    Literary Journalism: Adding humanity, empathy and a full point of view to true stories

    At first glance, journalism and literature seem like worlds apart, but when you look closely—adjusting the lens of your loupe—you’ll find remarkable similarities between them. What draws literature closer to journalism is their style of writing. Authors of fiction employ specific techniques to evoke emotion and vividly depict characters and settings, creating a sense of…

  • Finding Voice Through Words: An Interview with Claudia Wysocky

    Finding Voice Through Words: An Interview with Claudia Wysocky

    A rising voice in contemporary literature, sixteen-year-old Polish author Claudia Wysocky speaks about her journey in crafting psychological thrillers, her latest work, and the universal language of storytelling. Claudia Wysocky, a Polish writer and poet based in New York, is known for her diverse literary creations, including fiction and poetry. Her poems, such as “Stargazing…

  • Interview with Don Tassone: Novelist and Short Story Author

    Interview with Don Tassone: Novelist and Short Story Author

    “My biggest challenge has been being able to think of myself as a writer.  I mean: who am I to write a book? I’ve met that challenge simply by writing and getting my work out there and stopped thinking I’m writing for lots of people. Now I think about connecting with one person. Can I move just…

  • Beyond beauty: ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ is a story about how physical patterns and mental health are connected

    Beyond beauty: ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ is a story about how physical patterns and mental health are connected

    Source: Google Images How far does our vulnerability go? As humans, we are susceptible to many factors in our lives, yet many of us struggle to cope with these emotions. Sometimes, these feelings leave us feeling unstable. Often, it’s a battle within ourselves, as we confront our true emotions in certain moments or situations.  Hiding…

  • Dystopian Literature: Peeling Back the Layers of Society

    Dystopian Literature: Peeling Back the Layers of Society

    Peace. Order. A perfect world. Or so it seems. Beneath this beautiful surface—polished to a shine so blinding it almost convinces—lurks something shadowed, something deep. Control. Manipulation. Violence that whispers where it can’t scream. This is how most dystopian stories are structured. From Orwell’s 1984 to Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, dystopian stories don’t merely create false…

  • The Cultural Legacy of Obsolete Medical Practices in Global Literature

    The Cultural Legacy of Obsolete Medical Practices in Global Literature

    When I first delved into the world of literature, I was struck not just by the stories themselves but  by the shadows they cast – shadows of medicine, health, and the human body. From Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales to Gabriel García Márquez’s surreal stories, literature has long been a mirror reflecting our societal fears,…

  • Interview with Erika Gallion: Award-Winning Creative Nonfiction Author

    Interview with Erika Gallion: Award-Winning Creative Nonfiction Author

    “Nonfiction writers have to find a balance of very deep emotional and a kind of investigative work.” “It truly only takes one editor to recognize your work.” Erika Gallion Velasquez is a Los Angeles based writer originally from Canton, Ohio. Her creative writing has been published in Entropy, Angel City Review, Women’s Review of Books,…