A creative journal by Charlotte L. Sworn, exploring storytelling, from the dark twists to bright illustrations.
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Here, I document my creative life as it unfolds — from self-publishing a psychological thriller, to training as an illustrator, to learning how to build a sustainable creative practice without burning out.
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The Visual Representation of Procrastination
“It’s in the crap drawer.” Translation: What you seek has vanished into the black hole that all kitchens possess. Except maybe your nan…
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Five Millimetres from the Rim
I’m thrilled to share that my new short story, “Five Millimetres from the Rim,” has been published by Literally Stories! Drop by the journal to…
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Writer’s Block and the Graveyard of Abandoned Manuscripts
Struggling with half-finished stories? Discover how to overcome writer’s block by turning your abandoned manuscripts into a creative compost heap.
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The Only Exit
To my dearest Sprog, I am sorry, but I cannot keep you. No matter how my heart screams…
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Dear Writer, Unfortunately… This Is What It’s Like Sending Work to Literary Journals
There is nothing quite so humbling as sending your best piece of short fiction off to a literary journal. If you’ve ever spent hours obsessing…
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Children’s Art and Psychological Thrillers: How They Both Unexpectedly Influence Each Other
I lead a double life. By morning, I’m at my Writer’s Desk, untangling the dark, psychological motives of a thriller. By afternoon, I’ve moved to…
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Under His Shadow
by Charlotte L. Sworn
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