She could remember the days of endless grass, soft and alive. She could remember the lake—welcoming, ready to embrace her. She could remember the trees, …
March Writing Challenge: Honorable Mentions — Chloë Jessica, Ashlee Whitt, and Genevieve Burke
These 100-word stories from March’s challenge were selected as Honorable Mentions. Those who completed this challenge are now encouraged to share their stories in the …
To the Boy with Bruised Knuckles Who Tried to Take My Wings by Nicole Deardorff
To the boy with bruised knuckles who tried to take my wings: In the future, I hope you stick to punching brick walls instead of …
Reassurance to Shirley after Graduation by Shirley Lu
after DeMulder “After graduation, you will change a hundred times over, like a revolving door, a waterfall.” You will get younger before you get …
I Hear London Weeping by Jerusha Lumley
The day they came, that was the real surprise. To hear it was louder than the popping of birthday balloons. To see it was more horrifying than …
November 29th by Chloë Jessica
There was perfection in everything A blossoming orchid from a seed that fell An accidental miracle A simple saving grace Becoming reliant like a drug A sweet …
I Wish I Had the Strength of a Tree by Anna Teresse Biddle
I wish I had the strength of a tree to be able to stand straight and proud for years and years I wish I could …
he says i am beautiful by Spencer Wollan
he says i am beautiful like it is a reward: tissue paper, egg shell. you’re beautiful, he says. do not worry. do not say no. …
Album Review Writing Competition
The Write the World team is SO thrilled to announce that our Album Review Writing Competition is now open! This is your chance to peruse …