Fiction
Artificial Intelligence: Revolution or Threat to Humanity?. AI-Generated.
Introduction Itelligence (AI) is at the heart of global technological and economic transformations. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars and AI-assisted medical diagnostics, AI is everywhere. Some see it as a revolutionary advancement that will make our lives easier, while others worry about its implications for employment, security, and ethics. Is this technology a major asset for humanity, or a threat that must be strictly regulated?
By AB Channel12 months ago in Critique
A Catch-and-Release Critique
In this self critique I’ve decided to take a recent short story that was entered in a writing competition and reflect on my revisions to the piece. This story is one that didn’t exactly do so well. In fact it was the worst I’d ever done in this particular writing competition. So I "caught it up", made some necessary revisions, and released it back into the wild (published it on Vocal).
By D.K. Shepard12 months ago in Critique
Feeling a God Cry. Runner-Up in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge.
In the excerpt below the enslaved servant of the Goddess Elyria, the warrior-scholar Baj Expatrianis asks the Goddess why she would not accept a mortal female as an acolyte nor take one as a forced servant.
By Everyday Junglist12 months ago in Critique
The Path of Hearts or Pentacles
“Hey man.” Warren grabbed the forearm of his friend Matt, who was the beer bearer for the 40th birthday party. “So, what’s on tap tonight?” queried Warren. Always proud of his artisanal beer, Matt was keen to explain his choice of hops and malts to anyone willing to listen. He had pursued his dream and had landed on his feet, as head brewer for a local pub. He was always pleased to strut his stuff. As they spoke other friends celebrating their spring birthdays joined the party on the last day of May, 2025.
By Katherine D. Graham12 months ago in Critique
Not The Editor I Wish To Be . Runner-Up in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge. Top Story - April 2025. Content Warning.
I am by no means a professional editor. All I can do is alter what I’ve written until my eyes see it has something which isn’t a disaster. So, what I do now, don’t just take it with a grain of salt – take it with the whole damn salt farm!
By Euan Brennan12 months ago in Critique
Picking the Right Moment to Start. Honorable Mention in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge. Top Story - March 2025.
You’ve likely heard some of this conventional writing advice before: Start “in media res” A reader can tolerate proportionally as much exposition as the plot has achieved momentum – Stephen King (I think) Begin in the moment and feed the reader details as the plot progresses
By Stephen A. Roddewig12 months ago in Critique
Flash of... Brilliance?
Flash fiction has never really been my “thing”. The type of fiction I tend to gravitate to is more extended, chapter-like fiction—gritty, lengthy stories, full of sub-context and side plots. So, flash fiction presents a challenge for me, one that I have started to tackle more frequently. I’ll be critiquing one of my most recent pieces Survival Rate. The goal was to end in a twist and subvert the reader’s expectations in some groundbreaking way. The side quest goal was to make it only five hundred words.
By Sarah Massey12 months ago in Critique
A Prologue Breakdown. Top Story - March 2025.
Prologues. They’re a difficult thing to write and are often unnecessary, as you will hear so many writers say. But when prologues are done correctly, they ground you in the story without being redundant or giving anything away.
By Amethyst Champagne12 months ago in Critique
What goes through the mind of an empty envelope?
Humans! Aah, the notorious ones gospelled with the prowess of pouring their hearts onto the folds of power, of unleashing the confinement of unsaid pain through the enigmatic flair of woven syllables through the crevices of their glistening minds.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Critique
"Behind the Scenes of 'Marty Supreme': A Deep Dive into the Film"
Unveiling Marty Supreme: A Deep Dive into the Upcoming Cinematic Sensation A New Sports Drama Set to Make Waves In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, certain films emerge that captivate audiences and critics alike, sparking conversations and anticipation. One such film on the horizon is Marty Supreme, a sports drama set to release on December 25, 2025. With its unique storyline, stellar cast, and visionary direction, this film promises to offer a fresh perspective on the world of table tennis, intertwining complex character dynamics with a rich narrative.
By PRABAL TR PRO12 months ago in Critique
