Writer's Block Magazine

The Art of People Watching

October 17, 2022

Irie Voice by osgemeos (Moco Museum Barcelona) For years I thought my poor sense of direction and tendency to procrastinate was simply evidence of my rocky relationship with geography and consistent lack of sleep. However, on reflection in most of these circumstances my eyes were just drawn to different things, namely other people. Whilst some…

The Beauty and the Bland of Robin Hood

October 14, 2022

by Arthur Mulder

In the realm of pop culture analysis, like with most things, a lot of attention is given to few, and little attention is given to most. There are countless analyses of The Shining, ranging from ruminations on cinematography and set-design to theories about its depiction of Native Americans and its links to the moon landing,…

Writer’s Block #48

August 4, 2022

by Digital Editions

The Writer’s Block board is excited to share the 48th edition of the magazine with you! We want to thank every writer who contributed with their unique submissions. If you would like to see your work in the next issue, please see our Submission Guidelines for more information!

What Mitski Tells Us About Capitalism and Art

July 9, 2022

by Art, Emilia Barriga, Music

I cry at the start of every Mitski song / I guess cause I wish I was making things too. Yeah, I know, very meta of me to almost quote the beginning of the song, but that line never ceases to amaze me. Mitski is describing the thought most artists have: the realization that you…

Endings: Outer Wilds and the Inevitable

June 30, 2022

by column, Reinier van der Plas

*Mild Spoilers for Outer Wilds1 ahead* I awakened by the campfire on Timber Hearth, my home, ascended to the launch site where a cobbled together ship stood, waiting to take me to the stars, a bright yellow sun encouraging me onward. Gingerly, I travelled outward and landed on the Hearthian moon. There, I meet Esker…