avatarJames Finn

Summary

Prism & Pen is inviting writers to explore the theme of transformation, particularly within a queer context, through a new two-week writing prompt titled "Transformation and Me."

Abstract

The Prism & Pen platform has introduced a writing prompt titled "Transformation and Me!" encouraging writers to delve into stories of change and personal evolution. This initiative is open to various forms of writing, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and is aimed at narratives that highlight transformation within the queer community. The prompt suggests that transformation can be a sudden revelation or a gradual process and invites contributors to interpret the theme broadly, ranging from metaphorical to literal and whimsical to mystical transformations. The platform also announces the acceptance of artist interviews and reviews of queer-focused art, emphasizing the role of art and artists in the journey of transformation. Prism & Pen has provided submission guidelines for those new to the platform and has showcased a collection of stories already submitted that touch upon the complexities and experiences of transformation.

Opinions

  • The platform values diverse storytelling, encouraging a wide range of interpretations and expressions related to transformation.
  • There is an emphasis on the significance of transformation in personal narratives, especially those within the queer community.
  • The inclusion of artist interviews and reviews suggests a recognition of the interplay between art and personal or communal change.
  • The prompt implies that transformation is a central theme in various genres, including action/adventure and road movies, and is not limited to any single narrative style.
  • By highlighting previously published stories, Prism & Pen showcases the breadth of perspectives and experiences that fall under the theme of transformation.
  • The call for submissions indicates a desire to amplify queer voices and stories, fostering a space for shared experiences and understanding.

Transformation and Me!

A Prism & Pen writing prompt

What changed you?

Pretty open question, isn’t it? Life is change. Journeys often mean more than destinations. Sometimes we can point to a lightning-strike moment that profoundly alters our journey, while other times change creeps up on us slowly but with as much effect.

Road movies are about transformation, but so are action/adventure flicks. What kind of stories can you tell that center transformation in a queer context?

P&P’s new two-week prompt starts today

Fiction, nonfiction, poetry — you name it, as long as you write about Transformation and Me. Get crazy, metaphoric, mystical, whimsical, or literal — whatever strikes you, let’s tell some stories!

New to Prism and Pen?

Here are our submissions guidelines.

Alert! We now accept artist interviews and reviews (book, film, music, etc) of queer-focused art, and stories about art and artists.

Stories so far —

Esther Spurrill-Jones, BFoundAPen, Kathy Lee Tolleth, Brian Pelletier, Fred Shirley, Ikedi Oghenetega, neil chapman, David Wade Chambers, Artemis Shishir, alto, Sean Stephane Martin, Gabriela Penelope Carolus, Lois Shearing, b.henriques, Carl Rebeiro 🏳️‍🌈, Rodney Frazier, Simon, Carl Rebeiro, Brian Fehler, Deneishia Jacobpito, Chris Hedges, Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle, Kathy Lee Tolleth, Brian Pelletier, Alex David Bevan, Ikedi Oghenetega, David Wade Chambers, Sean Stephane Martin, Gabriela Penelope Carolus, Lois Shearing, Valentine Wiggin, b.henriques, Carl Rebeiro, Rodney Frazier, Simon Z. Brian Fehler, Cassie Brighter, Deneishia Jacobpito, Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle, James Patrick Nelson, Brigid Maloney, Gabriela, Presley Thomas, Evan McCoy, Loren Olson, Ken Wilson, Chandler Myer, NaNa’sworld, Arabelle J., Liam Heitmann-Ryce, Edis Rune, Prickly Pam, Dawn McGrath, Jonathan | sex & theology, Tabitha Lowndes, Emma Nwosisi, Melissa Speed, Dr. Thomas J. West, Till Kaeslin, Dave Smurthwaite, Ellie Rebecca, Zoey Milford, Edris Quinn C., Dennett, Michael Constable, Jim Martens, Stephen Foster, Kravitz M. Kristen Nadel, William Kuhn, Denisa Bogdan, MSci, Rafaela Mempin, Tre L. Loadholt, theoaknotes, Rachel Brindell, Elle Fredine, Jess Darnell, Emma Holiday, Gabe Evaristo, Joshua Mackey, Steve Alexander, Stevie Wilkinson, Andy Killoran, Nick Bundarin, ElMehdi El Azhary, Bradley Wester, Stella Luna (they/she?), Chuy G. Gonzalez, MS, Aaron W. Marrs, Tima Loku, Cam, The Transgender Therapist, Sean Bennett, Ty Bo Yule, Alessia Autumn, Allen R. Marquez, Spencer James, Mary-Ellen Maynard, Gaby Spadaro, Elena Joy Thurston, Mina Krane, Jason Masters, Jeff Harvey, Laurence Best, Don Stouder, J. S. Richards, Fiona Feng, Yvonne Borgquist, Sarah McManus MSc, Annabelle Rose, Laura Silverstein, LCSW, Kyla Sawyer, Ellen Caminiti, rowen maeve, Rafaela Mempin, Punch Drunk Cola, Jeff Poole, Mrs. Capricious,

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