If I had to describe this novella in a short, concise sentence it would be: a wonderfully simplistic yet deeply intriguing tale of cosmic discovery. Samuel Delany (often penned as Samuel R. Delany) wrote The Ballad of Beta-2 in 1965, four years before the moon landing when the space race was in full flight. It […]
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Hello everyone. Welcome back to Lore Publication. Stewart wrote this poem about moving from the countryside to the city of Glasgow, and then about his fascination with re-kindling his love of nature while living in an urban area. This poem was originally published to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns in 2021. As a disclaimer,
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I am waiting to live A life yet to come, Longing to see That which lies beyond the stars. If losing is a game To be played in solitude, I want to win my battles With humble attitude. I am surviving With the burning desire to exist, Conscious that the static Requires mutations, Confiding in
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I look out from the tombstones of the past, Holding scorn, Seeing all but a crown of thorns, And noose of crimson petals. I hear the cry of forgotten lovers, Echoing through the moors of time, Clouded by the mists of ego, Weathered by the winds of change. But, From time to time, I feel
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World Building – Post Apocalyptic Writing Prompts When it comes to dystopias, especially post-apocalypses, it can be hard to know where to begin. But, with some post apocalyptic writing prompts, you can begin turning those awesome concepts into story ideas ready for use in your next piece. RELATED: 25 Creative Writing Prompts For Adults So,
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Creative writing promtps for adults – get stuck in! Below we have a list of 25 creative writing prompts for adults. While not exactly R rated, some of the prompts will approach dark themes and wouldn’t be suitable for kids. Just a friendly warning! Perhaps you will find your next book idea or a few
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Lore Publication is an online literary magazine or literary publication that publishes free short stories and free flash fiction. We also occasionally publish resources to help writers develop the craft such as writing tips and writing techniques too – such as our creative writing prompts! In terms of fiction, we publish works of science fiction
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With the clash of a sabre against steel, And the might of one will against another, On countless forgotten battlefields, The winds of change dictate, That final breath, on that final day, The reaper of men basks in glory, As you play the devil’s hand in a cosmic story, Of bound fate and decided destiny.
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The question of how to write a redemption arc has always been one hot debate in literary and screenwriting circles. What acts are too much to come back from? What acts fall short of a satisfying arc? What is the meaning of a redemption arc for the narrative? Does every narrative need one? There are
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At Lore we love to publish micro poetry collections or individual micro poems on our poetry blog. Usually, I will post some on our social media channels, or publish a collection of MP here on Lore for people to enjoy. So, I thought it is time to delve into what MP is for me, why
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