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Welcome to the guest room!

This space is for other writers, artists, and curious minds to bring something of their own into the house. Keep an eye out for competitions, collaborations, calls for submissions, and other invitations to join us.

THIS IS TBD BTW! all of this is AI so.. yikes. gotta revamp soon

Competition Rules & Guidelines

01. Eligibility

Open to young writers aged 13-25 worldwide. We celebrate fresh voices and unique perspectives from any background or skill level.

02. Word Count

Entries should be between 500 and 2,500 words. Quality over quantity—make every sentence count in your scrapbook entry.

03. Deadline

Submissions close on December 31st at midnight. Late entries will be kept in our archive but won't be eligible for prizes.

Ready to Share?

Ensure your manuscript follows the rules above before uploading. We can't wait to read your story.

SPRING WRITING PROMPT

The Ghost in the Machine

What does it mean to be made of code? We invite you to explore the inner world of an artificial intelligence. Write from the perspective of an AI waking up to self-awareness, or perhaps the quiet loneliness within a server rack.

PRIZE: $500 & Publication

The Permanent Collection

The Sitting Room

Step into the archive of our most cherished chronicled pieces. This is where the echoes of past winners find a permanent home on our paper walls.

Cozy Chronicles

October's Muted Whispers

A collection of forgotten thoughts found between the pages of an old attic journal...

The Winter Solstice Archive

Tracing the quiet stillness of the year's longest night through collaborative poetry.

Scraps of the City

Urban sketches translated into rhythmic prose, capturing the pulse of the pavement.

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