Writer's Block Magazine

A Second Introduction: the Thoughts of a Wannabe Philosopher, Writer and Adventurer

December 9, 2019

I’ve always been interested in writing, but I didn’t think of it as something I could do. I always thought; “I can’t write, why bother.” Still, the question lingered in the back of my mind: “what If I could?” And finally, a bit over a year ago, I thought I’d give it a try. I…

Call for Submissions

December 5, 2019

by Uncategorized

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?…

The Stages of Journaling as Lived by Two Over-Thinkers

December 2, 2019

by Alexandra Barbu

“Because… even if you’re a philosopher you still need to vacuum. Why? It’s hygiene, man.” E. I believe we all feel the need to write down our feelings at some point or another in our life. Even people you’d never expect this from. I had only ever seen my mother write down grocery lists and…

On Luck

November 28, 2019

by Sona Simonian, Uncategorized

I used to walk through the park behind my old place a lot. Every time I would have to get groceries, I would take the green route and enjoy the sweet smell of grass while, occasionally, whipping out my phone to catch some Pokémon. This all changed when a gaggle of geese almost attacked me,…

Growing Up With the Controller Is a Privilege

November 22, 2019

by Chaakir Benzina

The first video game I remember playing is the adaptation of Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove (2000). I had supposedly already been honing my skills in a little game called FIFA 99, but it is five-ish year old me that I remember, holding the controller of the original PlayStation as I embodied an Emperor turned…