Writer's Block Magazine

The Fallacy of National Nostalgia

December 17, 2019

The Conservative Party just won a historic victory in the UK election; they achieved their greatest majority since Margret Thatcher in 1987. Their leader, Boris Johnson, promised voters that the nation will no longer be a member of the European Union by the 31st of January, 2020. As the party now occupies more than 56…

Game of the Year 2019: [redacted]

December 12, 2019

by Chaakir Benzina

This article does not spoil the story of CONTROL (2019). “Jahaa, jaa-a, you think there’s a dog buried in this?” When Jesse Faden finds her way inside the Federal Bureau of Control, her objective isn’t straightforward. She knows she’s looking for answers, and thinks this is the place she’ll find them, but she isn’t ready…

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

December 9, 2019

by Sebastian Alcocer, Writing

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…