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Being a writer is about learning to accept the fact that you will fail, often over and over again. Rejections are an inevitable part of this process, not a judgment on your skills as a writer. They never stop stinging, but with time, you learn to deal with that sting better.

So honoured to have a poem part of this important collection by Orchard Lea Books out now to be purchased 💙 * All proceeds from its sale will be directed to cancer research charities in the UK

Berlin Lit will be open to submissions for issue two from the 15th of October to the 12th of November. Check out the guidelines here: berlinlit.com/submissions and issue one at berlinlit.com

we're a bit low of submissions right now, help us out! rt & share!! Walled Women is open for Issue 2: In Solitude till november 15! walledcityjournal.com/elementor-4240/

"The wound lies in bridges When the grave lengthens, When patience stretches Between the banks of our love and death. The wound, a gesture, is passing." — The Wound, Adonis

“When his life was ruined, his family killed, his farm destroyed, Job knelt down on the ground and yelled up to the heavens, "Why god? Why me?" and the thundering voice of God answered, There's just something about you that pisses me off.” ― Stephen King, Storm of the Century

“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” ― Stephen King

today seems to be a great day to submit to us, doesn’t it? 👀

“My parents sleep like children in the dark I am too far to hear them breathe” ― Agha Shahid Ali

hear us out, you have a day off. you got your coffee, and the sun's out, what do you do? write, and create art! and then maybe send it our way? walledcityjournal.com/elementor-4240/

“Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, or when you open the cage to feed them, they somehow fly out past you." ― Stephen King, Rita Hayworth, and Shawshank Redemption

“A little talent is a good thing to have if you want to be a writer. But the only real requirement is the ability to remember every scar.” ― Stephen King

“The sky is stunned, it's become a ceiling of stone. I tell you it must weep. So kneel, pray for rain in Arabic.” ― Agha Shahid Ali

“Waiting for the Revolution can be as agonizing and intoxicating as waiting for one’s lover.” ― Agha Shahid Ali

“The country of the blind has ordered mirrors Its one-eyed king's vision is now prime for time” ― Agha Shahid Ali

“There again is memory at my doorstep -- jasmine crushed under departing feet. The moon extinguishes its silver pain on the window.” ― Agha Shahid Ali

“Stationary" The moon did not become the sun. It just fell on the desert in great sheets, reams of silver handmade by you. The night is your cottage industry now, the day is your brisk emporium. The world is full of paper. Write to me.” ― Agha Shahid Ali