One of the great joys of reading is knowing and feeling that an actual being poured their passions and laments into a story: the struggles of humanity refracted through an individual's creativity. Anything else--from AI "stores" to designed-by-committee nonsense, feels empty.

Our June Monthly Feature Competition is OPEN! 🌟 Have a poem or story (of any genre) hiding in your drafts? Share it for a chance to win £100 and get featured! 📅 Deadline: 30th June 2025, 00:00 GMT 📩 Submit: superlative.submittable.com/submit Good luck! #writingcommunity #writerstwt

We are now on Substack and would love to connect with more writers, poets, and fellow literary journals over there ❤️ Come join us! substack.com/@superlativeli…… #writingcommunity #writerstwt

Psst - a friendly reminder that submissions are still open for our journal and this month’s feature competition! You can find all categories and guidelines here: superlative.submittable.com/submit Good luck! #writingcommunity #writerstwt #litmag

Be courageous in your writing. That's it. That's the tweet.

📝 NEW PUBLICATION: We Bushmen by Brian Padjen - a powerful, lyrical tribute to the San people of the Kalahari, their history, resilience, and deep bond with the land. Read now on Superlative Lit Journal: superlativelitjournal.com/poetry #writingcommunity #writerspromo #litmag

📝 New Short Story: "Katie’s Tree" by Tristan Major A quiet, mysterious tale of wonder and belief, as a summer humming from the trees leads one narrator into Katie’s strange and beautiful view of the world. superlativelitjournal.com/june-2025-story #writersoftwitter #writerspromo #writerstwt

📝 NEW PUBLICATION: Driving Under an Influence by Gillie Easdon A gripping, heart-wrenching story of grief, guilt, and family ties unraveling during one emotional drive. Vivid, raw, and unforgettable. Read it here superlativelitjournal.com/june-2025-open… #writingtwt #writerspromo #writerslift

📝 New Poem: "Reaching Back" by Brooklyn Saliba. This is a tender look at parting, healing, and the strength of your younger self. Read it here superlativelitjournal.com/june-2025-open... #writerslift #poetrycommunity #writerstwt

🌟 July Monthly Feature Comp is OPEN! 🌟 Submit your best poem or short story for a chance to win £100 + be featured in our journal! 📝 Any genre/theme welcome ⏳ Deadline: 31 July, 00:00 (GMT) / 19:00 (CST) 🔗 superlative.submittable.com/submit Good luck! #writingcommunity #writerstwt

Still wondering whether to submit to Superlative? Here are 5 reasons we think you absolutely should✍️ 🔗 substack.com/home/post/p-16… #LitMag #WritingCommunity #CallForSubmissions #PoetryCommunity #EmergingWriters

Andrea Gibson died today and i am very sad. here’s one of their works about grief.

There is no end of the road as a writer. There are milestones, especially when you finish a story or book, but there's no definite end. This is a good thing if you like the road--keep traveling onward.

"If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books." - Roald Dahl

We’ve been sharing excerpts from our conversation with Richard over on YouTube. From insights into The Margaret Code to his approach to novel writing, it is always a pleasure to engage with him. The third clip will be available to watch this Friday: youtube.com/@superlativeli…

Wondering what editors really want? 🧐 Our latest blog breaks it down—no fluff, just tips to help your work stand out. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/superlativ… #PublishingTips #WritingAdvice #LitMag #WritersCommunity #WritersTwt