Thriving Writers Magazine

24/02/2024

We are excited to share our latest fiction submission from Abby Henry, "Riley". We were immediately gripped by this one and hope you are too.

Abby is a writer based in North Carolina. She is currently pursuing an MA in Literary Studies at Appalachian State University. You can find her on Instagram.

"“It was really something out of a movie,” she told me, describing the sunset and the music and the kissing. I thought about killing him with my mom’s pocket knife. I could slit his throat open or stab him clean through the heart."

20/02/2024

Check out our latest review of A Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fedipe! This book will hook you with its high drama, but below the surface is a story which shows just how complicated and messy the path to adulthood is.

Adulthood is hard. In "The Sun Sets in Singapore," Kehinde Fadipe discusses the messiness and complexities that come with being a full-fledged adult.

20/12/2023

For many writers, the correlation between writing and running is clear. Editor Coty Poynter discusses what that correlation looks like in practice.

For many writers, the correlation is clear. Running is part of the creative process that allows the mental space to write and helps keep focus on the goals laid out. But what does that correlation look like in practice?

19/12/2023

Is it more fun to compete in running than writing? Jake Solyst shares his thoughts on running competitions, why they're fun, and how writing competitions can channel that excitement. 🏃

Is it more fun to compete in running than writing? Jake Solyst shares his thoughts on running competitions, why they're fun, and how writing competitions can channel that excitement.

11/12/2023

Looking for a new book? Kaitlin Porter shares reading recs for those entering their "Villain Era". She gives out great recs for stories with compelling villains-- from the lovable to the truly evil.

"A well-done villain is also one of the trickiest characters to write in my opinion, and nothing is more annoying than a poorly written one." Here are five books for your Villain Era.

04/12/2023

We are excited to share our latest Fiction submission of Kimi Falling Hard by Kate E. Lore. Kate is an award-winning creative writer, artist, and freelance creator and we are so please to share their piece!

"'I wish you didn’t have to grow up,' she whispered in Hungarian. As if she wanted to keep it secret, to hold deep within herself. As if it’d only slipped out by accident."

22/11/2023

The books we read in school make a lasting impression. For Jola Naibi, Ousmane Sembène's novel, "God's Bits of Wood" (Les Bouts de Bois de Dieu) turned into a lifelong favorite.

The books we read in school make a lasting impression. For Jola Naibi, Ousmane Sembène's novel, "God's Bits of Wood" (Les Bouts de Bois de Dieu) turned into a lifelong favorite.

20/11/2023

Check out our latest review of an exciting debut! Working in a restaurant is a transformative experience. Curtis Chin shows us how life-changing it can be in his memoir, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant."

Working in a restaurant is a transformative experience. Curtis Chin shows us how life-changing it can be in his memoir, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant."

12/10/2023

Sometimes writing personal poems can be extremely daunting. We want to ensure we put the precise word to the page and often stop before we even begin. In this article, Coty shares some insights to writing the extremely personal from Richard Hugo's essay "The Triggering Town".
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How can you writer when you're unsure of or are too close to your subject? For Richard Hugo's "The Triggering Town," the answer requires the writer to visit a town that both is and isn’t their own.

09/10/2023

Reading life continues to be an adventure for bibliophiles. If you've had an intense reluctance to listen to books, then you need to check out the next phase in Jola Naibi's reading journey.🎧 ✨

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07/10/2023

Editor Katie shares her favorite banned book:
"Slaughter-house five is one of my favorite banned classics. There have been x attempted bans and one burning of this book. This book is a timeless lesson on how we can face the horror and darkness of this world with some levity and most importantly, some hope."

What are your favorites? Happy Banned Book Week!

21/09/2023

Check out our latest submission from Dave Nash! This fantastic and meditative piece reflects on Dave's journeys writing, hiking, and the life lessons we learn from both.

Dave is the Non-Fiction Editor at Five South Magazine, and he typed words that can (will) be found in places like Jake, Atlantic Northeast, South Florida Poetry Journal, Hooghly Review, miniMag, Roi Faineant Press, and Boats Against the Current. You can follow him .

Sometimes, you need to learn by doing. David Nash explores the tenacity and self-determination that help achieve growth in writing and hiking.

20/09/2023

In Robert Skinner’s new collection of essays, I’d Rather Not, he explores the problem with life in general in a series of wild yet relatable vignettes, often turning himself into the butt of the joke.

Skinner recently spoke with Thriving Writers Magazine (actually, we emailed because of time zones) to discuss his creative process, humor writing, and how emerging writers can embrace a “go with the flow” mentality.

In Robert Skinner’s new collection of essays, I’d Rather Not, he explores the problem with life in general in a series of wild yet relatable vignettes, often turning himself into the butt of the joke.

14/09/2023

It can be hard to improve our writing when we are caught up in perfection. Our fiction editor Jake explains how he uses bedtime stories to organize his thoughts and workshop his writing in this article! 💤

"In her lovely and teasing way, she tells me: I like to hear you go blah blah blah blah blah." Jake Solyst uses sleepy stories to organize his thoughts and workshop his writing.

13/09/2023

Looking for a new book rec? Check out what our editors loved reading in August. We have some great variety: horror, literary, fantasy, and even a modern fairytale retelling! 🤩 📗

See what our editors loved reading in August of 2023!

11/09/2023

Read Brynn's review of "What You Are Looking for Is in the Library" by Michiko Aoyama, translated by Alison Watts! 🐈‍⬛📚✨️

In this book, Aoyama tells the stories of five individuals who feel adrift and disappointed in their careers. Feeling low and longing for a solution, each person meets Sayuri Komachi, a librarian who gives them each a book and a change in perspective.

Read Brynn's thoughtful review on our website!

01/09/2023

Thriving Writers was created by a group of disparate writers looking for community. While our day jobs varied, we found common ground in the love of reading and writing. We hope that Thriving Writers can be a publication that lifts up others voices, regardless of publishing history. If you love the craft of writing then you will thrive with us!

We are accepting rolling submissions for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. We can't wait to read your work!

30/08/2023

Check out our newest article about losing yourself down grocery store aisles and in the woods! 💧🌳

explores the effect this has on his creative process.

25/08/2023

Love cats and books? Howabout witches, cults, and murder? Well has some great recommendations!

Read more about how they started their Instagram, featuring their lovely cat models and their latest reads. Go follow them as well for more adorable bookish cat content and reading recs hot off the press!

21/08/2023

We are excited to announce that our website is live and already has articles on the writing process, our favorite local bookstores, and more!🤩

Check out the website and learn more about submitting your own work!
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