Writer's Block

Catch-22 Results - very delayed
I cannot apologise enough for the delay on these results. If I had a good excuse it would go here: Unfortunately, by giving an excuse I would be going against my better judgement.
By Liam Storm20 minutes ago in Writers
Healing isn’t loud
Healing isn’t loud. It doesn’t always arrive as light or clarity or sudden peace. Sometimes it’s just staying. Staying when every part of you wants to run. Staying when silence feels heavy.
By Diana Shabout 2 hours ago in Writers
When the soul wakes in the dark
This is for the ones who didn’t break but woke up. For those who lost themselves in the dark and discovered that it was an initiation, not an ending.
By Diana Shabout 2 hours ago in Writers
Andreas Szakacs: Building Cinema With Precision, Purpose, and Creative Leadership
In a film industry often shaped by speed, visibility, and short-term momentum, Andreas Szakacs has taken a more deliberate route. His career as an actor, producer, and creative leader reflects a commitment to precision, intention, and sustained artistic development rather than constant exposure. Over time, this approach has positioned him as a figure increasingly associated with thoughtful storytelling, technical discipline, and collaborative leadership.
By Andreas Szakacs3 days ago in Writers
Unlock AI's Potential Now: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Jobs and Industries in 2026—What You Need to Know. AI-Generated.
Published: January 31, 2026 As we enter 2026, artificial intelligence has moved from experimental technology to the core driver of business operations worldwide. Nearly 89% of HR leaders expect AI to fundamentally reshape jobs this year, according to recent CNBC surveys. But the story isn't simply about automation—it's about transformation, opportunity, and the critical choices organizations and workers must make today.
By Yoshio3 days ago in Writers
RESULTS: On This Street [an unofficial challenge]
Hi everyone. -An embarassing return to Vocal Media. Due to some personal things and an apparent inability to manage my time (across anything that isn't school) in finishing up my university degree, I have had some time away.
By Belle4 days ago in Writers
What’s the Best Payment Processor for Small Businesses?
In the modern economy, choosing the best payment processor for small businesses is no longer just about selecting a service that moves money from a customer’s card to a merchant’s bank account. For a small business, the right processor acts as a silent partner. It manages cash flow, secures sensitive data, automates billing, and scales as the business grows.
By sammmy5 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 Lewis5 days ago in Writers
My crush
I sat down and started writing about my crush. Words seemed to float by the true essence of his presence because describing a man is not nearly as romantic as describing a woman. There are days I wish I could invent new words just so I can feel him through these writings with better precision.
By Marianne Lee6 days ago in Writers
Preservation for Eternal Impact
It is easy to feel as though most of what is said disappears. Words are spoken, written, posted, argued over, and then quickly buried beneath the next wave of noise. Attention moves on. Platforms refresh. What once felt urgent becomes invisible. In that environment, a quiet but persistent question emerges. What actually lasts. And more uncomfortably, what is worth preserving when so much seems to vanish without consequence.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 days ago in Writers
The Lantern in the Rain
Rain had been falling for hours over the coastal town of Bramblewood, a relentless curtain that blurred the edges of every street and alley. Lanterns hung along the cobblestones, their warm glow swallowed by the gray wash of the storm. Only a few brave souls wandered outside, huddled in coats, umbrellas, and hope. Among them was Amina, her coat pulled tight against the wind, eyes fixed on the small, battered lantern she carried—an heirloom from her grandmother, promised to “light the way when darkness falls, even if all seems lost.”
By Omid khan6 days ago in Writers
Unequal Weights and Measures
This article serves as a summary and orienting manifesto for the series “Consent, Consequence, and Moral Symmetry,” which examines responsibility, risk, and justice in modern systems.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast8 days ago in Writers