Writer’s Block is proud to announce the third place winner of our annual flash fiction competition: Casper Rudolph! The prompt was: “What are we going to do about the flesh-eating plant in our garden?” Check out what Casper came up with below! Arjuno and Pohon Iblisby Casper Rudolph In a second-hand bookshop in Jakarta, EefjeContinue reading “Flash Fiction Competition 2020 — Third Place”
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Writer’s Block is Looking for New Editorial Board Members!
Writer’s Block Magazine is looking for fresh, enthusiastic and creative editorial board members! Do you like writing and editing? Do you have any journalistic aspirations? Then join the Writer’s Block editorial board! What/who is Writer’s Block?Writer’s Block Magazine is a student-run magazine at University of Amsterdam. We have an international readership and contributors from acrossContinue reading “Writer’s Block is Looking for New Editorial Board Members!”
Writer’s Block #43
We at Writer’s Block Magazine are very proud to present to you our latest issue which you can find below! Unfortunately, due to measures against the spread of COVID-19 we are unable to publish a physical copy, so issue #43 is a digital release only. Thanks to our wonderful contributors, #43 is packed with beautifulContinue reading “Writer’s Block #43”
Reminder: Flash Fiction Competition
Writer’s Block would like to remind you that we are open for submissions for our annual Flash Fiction Competition! Send us your story including the prompt: “What are we going to do about the flesh-eating plant in our garden?” Check out the poster below for more details. The deadline is May 8th, so you haveContinue reading “Reminder: Flash Fiction Competition”
Flash Fiction Competition 2020
Writer’s Block is proud to announce the prompt for this year’s flash fiction competition! The three winners will be published in a forthcoming issue of our magazine. We are looking forward to reading what you come up with — don’t forget, the deadline is May 8th at midnight!
The Gendered Influence of Parents on Their Children
A conversation about being raised by parents in a gendered world. Trying to mimic what we saw as well as what we saw being enforced on us. Alexandra: Let me take control of the narrative.On a peculiarly sunny autumn day, a young-looking man steps into the quirkiest bar in Amsterdam, holding the leftover posters heContinue reading “The Gendered Influence of Parents on Their Children”
Writer’s Block #42
The board of Writer’s Block is very excited to share with you the 42nd issue of our magazine! We have a great selection of some fantastic poetry, short stories and photography which you can check out here. Submissions are open for our next issue, and you are welcome to send us your stuff! Please checkContinue reading “Writer’s Block #42”
Writer’s Block Christmas Interview 2019
The Festive Fest Festival Season Feason is here, which means only one thing: another interview with the amazing board of Writer’s Block Magazine! Some statistics before we start: 5 out of 9 board members are heathens dog-people, while the other four intellectuals prefer cats. At least one of us has never seen Home Alone. LuckilyContinue reading “Writer’s Block Christmas Interview 2019”
Call for Submissions
Writer’s Block wants your work! Our submissions are currently open, and we are looking for creative minds to submit to us. We seek engaging, well-written texts that can be produced by seasoned writers or beginners who are just starting to dabble in the art from time to time. Have an interesting, impressive story to tell?Continue reading “Call for Submissions”
Meeting the Board: Ruby, Amber and Sebas
The board has three new members that we would like to introduce to you! Please give a warm welcome to our Secretary Ruby Fitzgerald, our General Editor Amber Vermue, and our Treasurer Sebastian Alcocer:
