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Speaking with a new voice.
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Effective Art
communicates on many levels to many people. It uses words which most people are able to readily
understand. If it doesn't, it is dismissed. It fails to make an impact and people ignore it, continuing on
with their days and lives unaffected. At
The Writers Block, we think that
affecting people should be the
main point of poetry and writing in general. The root impulse of the movement embodied in this magazine
has stemmed from our perception of poetry having
fallen
lower than any other art form in North American culture.
We will publish work that engages the average reader, with the
knowledge that complex ideas do not necessarily
require complex language to be effective. Writing which balances impact and innovation must
be recognized and given a legitimate venue in which to voice itself. The Writer's Block is intended
to provide such a venue.
..................................................... To read the most recent issue, click here!
..................................................... Join the conversation: www.thewbmag.proboards.com ..................................................... Creator/Editor Ben Gehrels .....................................................
"A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments,
shape the world, and stop it going to sleep."
- Salman Rushdie Photo Credits: Keri Hacker - "Foot Road," "Brewsters," "Brick Wall" - www.kerihacker.com Ben Gehrels - "Pepper" |
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