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the CafeUnlocking creativity through community. Dedicated to supporting and fostering the creative writing community. This is a place for compulsive creators, their work, and their stories. Prompts twice a month and stories published every day(ish). Brought to you by Likewise.
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Unlocking creativity through community. Dedicated to supporting and fostering the creative writing community. This is a place for compulsive creators, their work, and their stories. Prompts twice a month and stories published every day(ish). Brought to you by Likewise.
Editors
Jake
I want to write the words I wish were written for me. For those dark moments I kept to myself and insisted on standing alone — even though I never really was.
Writers
Gemma Kennedy
Word Stringer. Dead Ringer. Middle Finger. Bonafide adult lady person most days. Southpaw always ISO proper left-handed coffee mugs.
Minna Walden
Atlanta, GA, USA — Words flow from my soul through the ink in my pen, to tear stains on my paper. I am my shadow, my darkness.
Forrest Brown
Forrest Brown writes about the intersections of the climate crisis, class struggle, and technology. He lives in Decatur, GA with his wife and cats.
Kiki Schirr
Freelance marketer by day, inveterate doodler in all the spaces in between. Current project: A Dog Named Karma. To say hello: mynamenospaces at gee mail Thanks!
Aaron Charles
Christ-follower. Husband to @SarahLCharles. Simple moments hold great power. Connect with me at my website: www.aarondcharles.com
Joe Jacobi
Olympic Gold Medalist, Performance Coach, & Author helping leaders & teams perform their best without compromising their lives. https://www.amazon.com/gp/produc
Arihant Verma
I write poetry and short fiction. I meditate, code, dance, sing, play 🏀, clean stuff. I’m a non sticky pan to events 🍳.
Aaron Thier
Novelist: THE GHOST APPLE, MR. ETERNITY, and THE WORLD IS A NARROW BRIDGE (coming July 2018). www. aaron-thier.com
Ali
Yogi in the wild. Marketer&Techie. Jiu Jitsu Gold Medalist. Expert in nothing. SubsidizedMeditation.org
Robina Hawking
Reader, Writer, and Pedantic Grammarian. Historian. Fatshionista. Feminist. Mentally Ill. Unashamed.
Bridgette Adu-Wadier
Student | Graphic Design and Fiction Enthusiast | Amateur Writer | Study Machine
Pallavi Modi
Building product @FlixBus | Full time reader of books | #Tech and #Privacy Champion | Views are my own
Nardine
stories from my cluttered mind. author of warda, buy it here: https://www.passengersjournal.com/passengers-press
Jyssica Schwartz
Manging editor. entrepreneur, writer, editor, cat lover, weirdo, optimist. Author of “Write. Get Paid. Repeat.” & “Concept to Conclusion.” jyssicaschwartz.com
Betsy Greenaker
Greenaker Consulting-https://www.facebook.com/greenakerconsulting, Writer(thefourseasonpen.com)Creative Coach, Freelancer and Book Reviewer
J. Finley
Photographer. New Writer. Product Manager by trade. Neuro-diversity advocate (MDD/ADHD) INTJ. naturereimagined on Insta and at www.josephfinley.us
Kristi V.
I am a mystic, a writer, an artist, (painting, sculpting, crafting), and a forever student while being a mentoring crone. I am currently studying IT. Kristi V
Nadia Seaver
Writer, Mom, Marketer. I Learn to wrangle your digital chaos: https://as-yet-unwritten.ck.page/d340c889e6
Hi Tiffany!
Walking through the second chapter of my life by asking: What can I do for the world? You’ll find the answer at http://misstiffanysun.com/about
John Carstens
Writer of satire, personal essays, short stories, and the odd experiment. Creative director for Apple, DDB, TBWA\Chiat\Day, and other purveyors of persuasion.
Kalpesh Mange
Solving problems. Writer. Of Curriculum, Code & Poems. Wanderer of the mind. Write letters. Meditate and love life.
Michael Maupin
Writer, editor, and media maker. Blogs at Completely in the Dark (www.completelydark.com) and lives in Minneapolis, MN. Currently on Substack at StoryShed.
Sarah K
Business Growth Strategist | Speaker | Podcast Host | Human — I speak my truth and hold space for you to do the same.
Nupoor Raj
27. Pragmatic, ambivert, epistemophile. Optometrist. Writer by passion, Poet by a natural flaw | Not a Priest; Not an Atheist.
Kaushik Anand
A writer by passion, a business student by profession, a foreigner by outlook. Also, a foodie. :)
dori mondon
Compulsive storyteller. Typo fixer. Queerdo. Dog and kid mom. Digital DJ nerd. Ada Comstock scholar. I love coffee. A lot. https://ko-fi.com/djemme
Jessica Cote
I am just a girl among the many fish in the sea. A writer among the many dreamers, and a socialist among others.
Anna D. Invernizzi
Multidimensional Creative | Exhibited Artist | Exploring life & all facets of the human experience www.AlchemistoftheArts.co.uk @alchemist.of.the.arts
Aurora Chérie
Pen to Paper, Thoughts to Words. A glimpse of the world as it should be. dahwn.blogspot.com
Georgia-May Stone
Writer who lives in a van. Currently traveling the world while trying to write my second novel. georgia-may2111@hotmail.co.uk
Garrett Copeland
A modern witch and lunatic skeptic. Spinning webs and bleeding ink to scratch out wonderous tales with teeth. Writer.Garrett.Copeland@gmail.com
Justin Streight
I spend too much time in my own head and try to drag others there with me. Email: recklessspeculations@gmail.com Youtube: https://bit.ly/2WjKodY
Dascha Paylor
Writer, Editor, Physician, Life Coach. Also Mom, Grandma, and crazy dog Mom. My pronouns are she/her. Find more stories at https://daschapaylorauthor.com/.
Anna L. Shtorm
My poetry is digital sorrow wrapped in overdressed rhymes. | Friends over Lovers is my debut poetry book available on → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F7P2H61
Amrita Preet Poptani
Whispers, heartbeat thudding like drum beats, phosphenes in your vision - must be my entrance (not this confident irl, mum told me to fake it till I make it).
Erika Burkhalter
Photographer, yogi, cat-mom, lover of travel and nature, spreading amazement for Mother Earth, one photo, poem or story at a time. (MA Yoga, MS Neuropsychology)
Benjamin Cain
Ph.D. in philosophy / Knowledge condemns. Art redeems. / https://ko-fi.com/benjamincain / benjamincain8@gmailDOTcom
Alberto
Freelancer, well-being therapist. If you’d like to get in touch and get to know more about me or my content: https://kutt.it/wM8ODH
Alex Lago
I don't have any knowledge of worth, so I am just using this a journal. Enjoy (or not) at your own risk!
Reffi Dhinar
Japanese Interpreter&writer. Indonesian article on wordholic.com and kinkaku.my.id. Editor at https://medium.com/light-mind & https://medium.com/gossiping-book
Kovid Rathee
I write about tech, Indian classical music, literature, and the workplace among other things. 1x engineer on weekdays.
Joanna Mueller
Writer of this and that. Knitter of things that nobody wears. Creative Writing/Women’s and Gender Studies Joannamuellerwrites.com TheDancingDaisy.com
L.A. Strucke
Top Writer, Songwriter. Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Highlights for Children and Guideposts. Editor of The Creative Project.
Carl T. Rogers, MFA | Storylosopher ✍️
I’m a writer/director teaching you the craft of screenwriting. Watch my free masterclass: https://storylosopher.mykajabi.com/carl-t-rogers-storylosopher
Seth Honda
A freelance writer, and student at Creighton University. Poetry, science, prose, and essays through the eyes of an adult(ish).
Daniel Matlock
Apprenticed writer. Reader. Fantasist. In love with the imagination. And working on my novels and short stories daily.
Alexandros Roumpos
I’m interested in anything in Life! Trying to be human someday, without fear, past or future, only present! Automation Engineer, Traveler and Reader!
Anchal Sood, PhD
A scientist’s brain and a writer’s heart. I can’t change your life but my life stories can.
America Zed⚡
Survivor. Optimist. Compassionate Soul ❤️ INSPIRATION / HELP ~ Top Writer in POETRY https://www.solaceforthesensitive.com 🦋
Amanda Dzimianski (she/her) | Writing Coach
poet + author | Ache is a Passport: Love Letter to Survivors of Spiritual Abuse , available now | https://linktr.ee/amanda.idareyoutospellit
Get My Ex Back Now
getmyexbacknow.com Getting back your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend isn’t really the difficult part. The hard part is keeping them in a relationship permanently.
Darshak Rana
Engineer turned writer with 30M+ views online✦ Published in Business Insider and Reader's Digest✦ Grab your FREE Mental Reset Kit : https://shorturl.at/muJV7
Keyondra (BRAWN) Teasley
These are my experiences. This is my voice. These are my words. It’s my pleasure to share them with you… For Quotes/Content: IG: @keyondra_j
Johanny Ortega
Johanny Ortega has lived many lives. To figure out her broken pieces she writes about her experiences to learn how to heal. Heal together by subscribing.
Christina Hoag
Journalist, novelist, world traveller. Author of novels Law of the Jungle, Skin of Tattoos and Girl on the Brink. Ex Latin America foreign correspondent.
HBR Patel
Learning to Read, Write, Design & Pray aptly. Author of Political Fiction POTUS#45 & few more. Inspiring myself with my words to excel. હસતા રહેજો! hbrpatel.com
Connie Song
Reader | Writer | Poet | Medium Top Writer | Editor of Purple Ink | Coffee Fanatic | Twitter Connie Song 10.
Joyce Chacko
Writer, artist, dreamer. Mostly I just dream. But I’m here so I can write and create art more often.
Malia
Writing for all unstoppable women on their journey of becoming ✨ Story Tags: authentic, raw, honest and open.
Tyler Piteo-Tarpy
Essayist, poet, screenwriter, and comer upper of weird ideas. My main focus will be on politics and philosophy but when I get bored, I’ll write something else.
Chase Clevenger
Poet. Writer. Editor. User of ink, paper, and fountain pens. Bassist, guitarist, fly fisherman, former high jumper. River wader. Fly fishing guide.
Mayank Khandelwal
Trying to go big because playing small never serves the world. Know more about me - https://tinteduniverse.com/
S. D. Dugger
Mom, wife, educator, avid fiction reader, cookbook/recipe collector and… Oh, sometimes I write things! You know what they say about opinions, right?
M. R. Prichard
I’m not confused, I’m just not paying attention. B.S. in English composition, burgeoning gamer girl, and mental health advocate.
Yehia Abdelshafy
A 19-year-old trying to put his writing to good use. Your support for my story today is my motivation for tomorrow’s story!
Mike Maher
@MikeMaher on Twitter & IG. Senior Manager: @FantasyPros. Book publishing person. Editor: @PublishingWell, @InvisiblePillar, @TheBirdsBlitz, & @JuicedBallEra.
Ashutosh
Tech Enthusiast, Professor, Traveller, Green Army, Tennis Lover. Paradoxically straddling Technology and Literature. Manages @pure_odisha on Instagram.
Maria Gracia Sotelo
Writer on investments, trading, stocks, financial education, self-education and self-improvement. Might write some quirky articles for educational purposes.
Anita Sud
An educationist for 30 years, I have a newly acquired love for blogging and enjoy penning my thoughts and experiences. https://medium.com/@anita.sud66
Michael Major
Freelance writer, avid outdoorsman, husband, father, and a proud veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces www.majorfreelancewriting.com
Alison Mae
Writer. Enjoying life in Colorado. Lover of dogs, hiking, dancing, books, and all things writing. Twitter: @alisonmaewriter
Renaissance Man
A brand new account dedicated to all knowledge. Life hacks, essential skills, and self-development. Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive posts.
Emma Bennison
Emma Bennison is an Australian author and musician. Her writing traverses a wide range of genres including poetry, short fiction and opinion pieces.
Joe Hunt
No-Nonsense Mindfulness Coach, MSc in Mindfulness-based Approaches. Coaching, Workshops & Posts: remind.substack.com
Paul Fairbairn
Editor and bestselling author of horror/thriller/sf novels. Failed rock god and world-class procrastinator. And lion tamer. Visit me at paulfairbairn.co.uk
Sarah P Jordan
Life Coach Cycle Syncing Aspiring Novelist Bus Conversion https://mailchi.mp/4521922ef9c1/coachsarah
Diane Twineheart
Evoking spirit, inspiring emotions, and shifting perspectives on life, identity, and love.
Harshy
Wrote in my youth for expression, Writing now for sanity. Read in my youth for escape, Reading now for grounding.
Sal Maiorana
I’ve been writing about sports — mainly the Buffalo Bills — for the past 34 years for the Democrat and Chronicle in Rochester, N.Y. Also the author of 22 books.
Julian Kemp
I’m an aspiring writer looking to put myself out there and write, while building my portfolio and gaining unmeasurable experience in the field
Ellen Nguyen
Freelance writer & digital creator | London based | Psychology BSc. Editor of LovefulMind.com, empowering women.
Rosy Rane
|Author| |Poet| |Arts| My pen spread the soul of every word. 'READ🌹SY' ✍️ 'Words by Rosy' offically page on Instagram & Facebook now.
Winifred J. Akpobi
Young, graceful womanist. You should read my stuff while you’re here <3 💌 Email: winifredakpobi@gmail.com
Fareha Iqtidar Khan
Founder FIK Atelier ™ | https://fikatelier.com | International Relations | Lifestyle | Academic | Alum: NDU | Tea Connoisseur
Subashini Nachimuthu
English teacher | Loves nature, travelling, poetry | Studied literature | Big fan of Jane Austen novels | GmailID: nsubashini.15@gmail.com.
Wayne Barker
Having fun sharing lessons learned studying brilliant people to support improved personal and team performance.
Mythili
Sunset Warrior; Harbinger of Doom. 9th grade student who calls India her home. I write and write about Politics, Economics, History, Literature, and Cinema :)
Sherry McGuinn
Long-time writer and big-time dreamer. Screenwriter. Cat mama. Red lip aficionado. sherrymcguinn@gmail.com
Kalyan Keesara
A pinch of humor, a tablespoon of serious and, plenty of chemical X. | Story Teller | Data Science Enthusiast | Ex-Automobile Engineer |
Sophia Nynnat
Ambedkarite-Periyarist. For Multilingual movie analysis: https://sophianynnat.substack.com/
Janhavi P.
Globe-trottin’, Bollywood-lovin’, foodie-fanatic, just trying to dance through life one beat at a time! Yellow Jackets forever and Viva La Pharmacie! ❤
Patrick Duane
I’m a fusion of finance and fitness. Background in financial services, certified PT, blogger, world traveler. 5x Top Writer ✍️
Phoenix Huber
Trans girl. Beyond-human ally. I unite with members of my species for all sentient beings. Free hug: uberpath@gmail. Feed me: Ko-fi.com/phxhu
Shreya Sinha
Programmer on weekdays, Creative writer on weekends. New content every Friday. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/ShreyaSinha
Alexandria L.
Mental health advocate, writer, & researcher. I write about approaches to holistic healing. Top writer in This Happened to Me.
Punch Drunk Cola
A Xennial who takes too long making her coffee, turns her laundry pink and can never fold fitted sheets.
Dr. Jeremy Divinity
Exploring ways of being. Critical Scholar, Strategist, Writer. Located in Los Angeles @Dr.Yermzus on Instagram.
Erik Ruof
Storyteller with an extensive list of passions and eccentric opinions. Short stories, hot takes, and pure stream of consciousness word vomit.
T.L. Spezia
T.L. Spezia writes short fiction and creative nonfiction in southeast Michigan. He edits Boneyard Soup, a horror & dark fantasy magazine. Twitter:@timothyspezia
Jack Borden
Philosopher, poet, economist, and most importantly a critical thinker. My aim is to explore the human experience and to make sense of the world that we live in.
Steve Daniels
I serve a vision for the more-than-human world grounded in interdependence. You can subscribe to my newsletter at https://stevedaniels.space
Lauren F. Westmoreland
Translating messy human experiences as a writer, cutting to the heart of humanity from as many perspectives as possible. https://linktr.ee/lfwestmoreland
