Writing Exercise
Unicorn Sightings (4/?)
Marion Sylverset’s journal — May 15th: I was called in to analyze footage today. I must say I was surprised. As the zoologist, I do comb over the preserve’s footage every two weeks to observe the wildlife’s uninterrupted interactions. But I just did that four days ago.
By Gabriel Shamesabout 2 hours ago in Writers
Purpose and Progress: Advancing Your Counseling Career with Passion and Practical Strategy
A meaningful counseling career begins with clarity of intention. When you identify what initially drew you to the profession, whether it was advocacy, trauma recovery, family systems work, or community mental health, you reconnect with the deeper motivations that sustain long-term commitment. Therefore, dedicating time to reflect on your values, preferred client populations, and desired impact strengthens your professional direction. Without this reflection, it becomes easy to accept roles solely based on availability or financial necessity, which may gradually distance you from your true calling.
By Debra Bailey PHDabout 21 hours ago in Writers
Chance
I saw Chance the other day, slipping down a back alley, morning coffee in hand, a little worse for wear in last night's frock. Leftover mascara crumbled in the corners of her eyes that never stopped scanning the scene for those fickle bitches, the Fates. She was ready to kick their collective ass for once and always.
By Harper Lewis4 days ago in Writers
letters never meant to be sent
Some words live inside us for years. They sit quietly in the heart, waiting for a moment that never comes. Not every feeling finds its way into conversation. That is where letters never meant to be sent begin — as private conversations with ourselves.
By shaoor afridi6 days ago in Writers
Show Me Your Prose!. Content Warning.
I’ve caught the unofficial challenge bug again, and I have a lot of devious ideas (like my Cthulu’s Challenge: poetry in pig latin, but I’ll probably save that one for next Christmas or some other time when the sweetness gets a bit too cloying for my tastes.
By Harper Lewis7 days ago in Writers
Winner Announcement: The Cat And The Machine
First and foremost, I apologize for the amount of time it took me to judge these entries. I could make a million excuses for why it took me so long, but as my father always said (slightly more crudely), "Nobody gives a darn about excuses." Therefore, I'll save you the trouble of explanation and simply move forward to what you do give a darn about, the entries into my latest contest, The Cat And The Machine.
By Laura Pruett7 days ago in Writers
