Writer's Block Magazine

The Struggle for Hetero-Free TV

November 26, 2018

If you’re anything like me and have no problem with heterosexuality whatsoever, yet find yourself letting out an involuntary gasp of shock whenever you see two individuals of the opposite sex as much as touching hands, then you probably share my dilemma of what to watch on television. After all, no one can deny that…

Writer’s Block #38

November 22, 2018

by Digital Editions

Even as we post, our newest issue is being launched. It’s a new collection of poetry, essays, comics, photographs and other amazing stuff. We were all very impressed with the content and we hope you will be, too. You can find the digital version by clicking on the image below. Don’t forget, if you have…

My Sprint Down Tinder Lane

November 20, 2018

by Fannah Palmer, Lifestyle

I like being a secretary. I keep track of all the information that comes in, keep it updated with checklists, and visualize it all in tables and graphs. It’s nice. It’s clear. It makes sense. In fact, I like it so much that I did the same thing with my Tinder matches.

The Writer’s High

November 15, 2018

by About writing, Casper Rudolph, Essay, The Technicalities of Creative Writing

“Dance above the surface of the world. Let your thoughts lift you into creativity that is not hampered by opinion.” — Red Haircrow 1. ONSET Beginnings are always the hardest. Sitting at your computer, chasing that perfect opening line across your mindscape, searching, constantly searching. In what lair is it hidden? In what vault is…

Writer’s Block Is Looking For New Editorial Board Members!

November 12, 2018

by About WB, About writing

Writer’s Block is looking for fresh, new, enthusiastic, talented, and creative editorial board members! Do you like writing, editing, or 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 the student magazine of the English department at the University of Amsterdam, but…