The Frog by Noah Stefanoff
“Ok, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to throw that roc- OW!” Dirk hopped as fast as his little feet could carry him as they were sinking a bit in the sand. Trying to out jump a lizardman tribe is hard for a frog. …
Tales From Landlocked: Earl’s Story by Cushla Grigg
The raucous laughter echoed around the cosy warm tavern as a couple of drunks told different stories or corrected each other’s. “Okay I got a good one,” an unknown voice shouted from the crowd, interrupting Barnabas’s story. Everyone sighed when they realised who…
The Art of Theft: Part 2 by Phoebe Harris
I sat on the railing of the ramp that leads down to the thick passageway from the harbour to the docks where the boats moored. The crowds moved in and out like the tide, and boats emerged from the Misty Isles with whistles and cheers as the sailors waved their…
Spells From the Grave: Part 1 by Ada Walker-Koh
The café is well lit and busy, with uni students sitting in the booths working, while the old ladies who come here every Friday sit knitting around a table. I like that I work at a café that has such a diverse bunch, it never fails to keep me entertained.
The Art of Theft: Part 1 by Phoebe Harris
The salty sea wind tangled in my hair as I watched the hustle and bustle of the harbour. I was sitting on the railing of the ramp that leads down to the thick passageway from the harbour to the docks where the boats moored. Seagulls cawed at passers-by as boats…
Humans by Oliver Norman
The warm soft breeze of the dewy forest air brushes against my face. I yawn and roll over as the leaves beneath me crunch and the twigs snap. I open my eyes and stare at the trees. I lose track of time as I do this, eventually standing…
A Cold Wind in the Forgotten Forest by Eamon Pereira
‘Hey, wait up,’ the boy called, skipping a little to pick up the pace. The girl in front of him rolled her eyes. ‘You’re the one who wanted to come. If you can’t keep up, just go back home.’…
5 Tips for Bringing Your Characters to Life
Make them flawed This is the one that young writers seem to trip over a lot when they first begin their journey into story, and for good reason. We all want our characters – especially our main character – to be likable. But, that’s just it, no…
A Song by Song Review of Taylor Swift’s “Lover”
First Listen by Phoebe Harris North Fitzroy, VIC, 24 August 2019 8:24 am SONG BY SONG REVIEW I Forgot That You Existed 8:24 am I love the intro and the whole idea. The backing track was awesome, very clipped and poppy. Her singing was also clipped, but…
Another Draft is Always Better
Another Draft is Sort of Better Another Draft is Mostly Better Another Draft is Always Better Hello Young Writers! Literary master Bob Bristlemop once wrote: A story is never truly finished, at some point it just stops moving.