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Emphasis
Stories and writing that resonate - with an emphasis on fine words & fun writers.
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Placing an emphasis on stories & writing that resonate. Sometimes the best stories live on the margins — and deserve more focus. We place an emphasis on well-written stories with unique viewpoints that inform, entertain, and illuminate. Fine and fun writing makes for fascinating reads. | writing life | humor | travel | culture | politics | tales | How to submit to Emphasis. Fill out this form: http://bit.ly/EmphasisSubmit

Editors
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Scott Stavrou
Writer (Losing Venice, a novel) & Writing Coach | American abroad | PEN Hemingway Award | ScottStavrou.com | http://bit.ly/LosingVenice
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Lisa Howe
Enthusiast of great writing. Editor at Emphasis & http://RogueDogPress.com. Coordinator for http://WriteAwayEurope.com
Writers
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Kay Bolden
Author of Breakfast with Alligators: Tales of Traveling After 50, available now on Amazon | Tweet @KayBolden | Contact: kaybolden.xyz
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Erika Ayn Finch
Boston based writer and editor, owner of justfinchit.com, crazy cat lady, world traveler, foodie, francophile, U2 fanatic and all-around smartass.
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Heather Meyer
Comedy Writer | Playwright | Performer @HeatherMeyer2 www.heathermeyeronline.com
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Mo Issa
I rise daily at 5 am, meditate, read and journal on my Self-awareness journey. Some of my reflections make it to my blog; others don’t. (http://mo-issa.com)
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monicamcfawn
Writer, performer, teacher, equestrian. Author of Bright Shards of Someplace Else. (UGA Press 2014)
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Kerry Flowers
I write humorous articles about serious subjects to help leaders and their followers thrive. You can start here: http://kerryflowers.com/resources/
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Jonathan Carroll
author • jonathancarroll.com
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G.P. Rice
Great Moves: Reviewed
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Gary M. Almeter
Gary is an attorney who lives in Baltimore, MD with his wife, three kids and beagle. His work has appeared in McSweeney’s, 1966, Good Men Project & Splitsider
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Fernando Aguilar
• • Outputting thoughts as they emerge from inside ••
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Nitika Mehra
Clinical Psychologist | Emotional Wellness Expert | Amateur Photographer | Writer
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William Reid
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Tawny Lara
sex. sobriety. rock n roll. // words: Playboy, Men’s Health, HuffPost, Audiofemme // tawnylara.com
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Laura Dorwart
Culture, feminism, full-on strangeness. Words: Vice, Bitch, McSweeney’s, Catapult. PhD/MFA pending. https://tinyletter.com/lauramdorwart #binders @lauramdorwart
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Caz
“You have to write your truth, because if you don’t then someone else will, they will not do it justice” Pages Matam
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Sanskriti Nagar
Storyteller| Product Marketer| Lifelong Learner
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Kevin Tumlinson
Kevin Tumlinson is a bestselling & award-winning thriller author, host of the Wordslinger Podcast, and the Voice of Indie Publishing. Visit kevintumlinson.com.
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Muffie Waterman
mother of 2 teens, PhD in Learning Sciences, Author of Wired to Listen: What Kids Learn from What We Say. Figuring life out as I go
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Elizabeth Collins
Comedian/Writer/ Queerspawn — www.elizabethcollins.com
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Snehal Wagh
I read books & make movies. When I’m not creating content; you‘ll find me skiing in the Himalayas, reading memoirs, and petting stray dogs.
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Laura Rich
Podcast host & founder advocate, Exit Club (exitclub.co). I talk to entrepreneurs about life post-exit. Listen at http://bit.ly/exitclub.
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Nick Maccarone
Storyteller.
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Jamie Bouey
Stuff and nonsense.
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Charlie Hatton
Comedyist. Authorer. Husbandial. Scientician. Philosophater. Poochophile. Half of Drinkstorm Studios - http://drinkstormstudios.com
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Dan Leicht
Writes Romance and Sci-Fi. The Centennial Series (Romance Trilogy) available on Kindle Unlimited. Weekly Substack Newsletter: https://danleicht.substack.com/
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Katie R. McKay
gender, culture, feminism & more
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Cassandra Kyriazis
Cassandra Kyriazis is trying to handle her post-grad crisis with grace. Cassandra’s Good Links newsletter here: https://tinyletter.com/GoodLinksByCassandra
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Anthony Perasso
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The Fantasy Wordslinger
Fantasy fiction proofreading, copy-editing, and writing
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E. R. Catalano
E. R. Catalano is a humor writer and mother of one evil mastermind who blogs at www.ZoevstheUniverse.com. Tales of an Evil Mastermind in Training.
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Topher Cusumano
Topher is a full-time writer and part-time teen witch from Brooklyn.
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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.
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Nick Kastrup
Psychology. Personal Development. Persuasion. To the Point.
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Melanie Angel
writer.
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Jen K
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Joe Burchett
Joe is a guy who sometimes writes things. He also touches computers, paints, flies kites, raises kids, adores his wife, and occasionally rouses-rabbles.
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Jakub Ferencik
Journalist in Prague | Author of “Up in the Air,” “Beyond Reason,” & "Surprised by Uncertainty" on AMAZON | MA McGill Uni | 750+ articles with 1+ mil. views
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Chloe Malbury
Mom of twins and surviving it 💪
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Susmitha Reddy
I think deep but I often wonder if it’s a boon or bane. So, I write to find solace.
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Ken Allard
Graduate of Cal Poly’s class of 2020.
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Meridith McNeill
LA based writer/comedian who makes most decisions based upon the presence of dogs.
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Cody Ziler
I put out. McSweeney’s, Splitsider, The Higgs Weldon, Points in Case.
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For Want of a Better Name
Tech. Business. Satire.
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Phillip T Stephens
Living metaphor. Follow me @stephens_pt.
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Brendan Milove
Brendan is an actor, writer, podcaster, and all around terrible human being.
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Lauren Morris
I write comedy when my life has seen tragedy. The next chapter in my life is blank and it’s time to fill the pages. You can find more at www.laurenhasthree.com
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Will Sonheim
He/Him ~ Based in Chicago ~ Learned a lot at @NorthwesternU, @iOChicago, @NeoFuturists & @TheLondonFilmSchool ~ Currently @ WORK IN PROGRESS on Showtime
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Donnell King
Communication nerd. Christ follower. I write about speaking, writing, using Zoom effectively for impact. Check out cool links at https://linktr.ee/donnellking
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Kathleen Toohill
Words in @tnyshouts, @TheAtlantic, @mcsweeneys, @CatapultStory, @ElectricLit, @yelp. Defender of puns. Former sunflower seed butter apologist.
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Lloydie
Improv comedy with @Maydays and @RhymesImprov / Writer / Media professional / Host of The Improv Chronicle Podcast @improvchronicle
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Jeff Phillips
Co-founder of Zizobotchi Papers, a literary journal dedicated to the novella, & contributor of stories at DWWP Chicago. www.TheOtherAuthorJeffPhillips.com
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Prime Your Pump
Entertaining and Actionable Self-Improvement
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Rachel Hall
Oops! Bio under construction. Try again soon. email: rachel@planbook.com
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Evi Abada, MD, MS
Writing to make a difference.
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Bev Cohen
Founder/CEO/Editor of nothing... YET!
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Sue Ferguson
Prisoner of upscale retail. Slave to two weiner dogs.
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Asya Suleymanova
Smiling thinker, traveller, PhD in math. I write about personal development, productivity, relationships, education and whatever interests me.
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This is me….
Mum, geek, washer of dishes.
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Louise Foerster
Writes "A snapshot in time we can all relate to - with a twist." Novelist, marketer, business story teller, new product imaginer…
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Ellie Daforge
Aspiring novelist. I write about healthcare, technology, and lifestyle.
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Noah -Thinking
Philosopher, Designer, Musician, Entrepreneur & Seeker of Wisdom. IG @noahlikesphotos
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Fatie & Panda
Writing flash fictions with a link to current events, if you like it make sure to : •Follow us on Twitter : @PandaFatie •Like our Facebook page : Fatie & Panda
Go to the profile of Jo Ann Harris, Writer of Daily Musings
Jo Ann Harris, Writer of Daily Musings
Writing on Medium since 2018. Writer for Illumination, About Me, and others, I write on a myriad of subjects with you in mind
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Laura@IWMLBproject
I Want My Life Back Project! www.IWMLBproject.com helps corporate women in their 30s to quit the rat race. Join me! https://bit.ly/2wFA5Vo
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Rosalyn Morris
morrrosalyn@yahoo.com
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Christine Canieso
Traveler. Storyteller. Health Advocate
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Smita Bhattacharya
Writer, traveler, consultant, gypsy. Lives in Mumbai. Wants to make the most of her life without losing her mind. Visit www.smitabhattacharya.com
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Unique Writer
Author of 3 ebooks. https://www.amazon.in/BioGraphy-Indian-child-been-Survive-ebook/dp/B01M1NUN0A https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BpRwh4e
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Laura Marissa Cullell
Writer, lover of puns, and glitter. On a never-ending quest to learn the secrets of the Universe.
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Iuliya
A Borneo girl who hangs around her travel blog at https://www.vidadeliya.com or her travel Instagram at @vidadeliya
Go to the profile of Lance R. Fletcher
Lance R. Fletcher
Fun Fact Enthusiast | Poet | Bookseller | Editor/Publicist for Hire | Dramaturg/Producer | lancerfletcher.carrd.co
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Scarlett Braden
Expat. Author. And in the weirdest of plot twists: poet. Self-publishing coach. Conference coordinator. https://www.scarlettbraden.com