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The Brain is a NoodleA place for all things bite-sized! A collection of poetry and shortform pieces! ๐ง ๐ We have daily poetry prompts, weekly shortform prompts and now introducing, monthly essay prompts!
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A place for all things bite-sized! A collection of poetry and shortform pieces! ๐ง ๐ We have daily poetry prompts, weekly shortform prompts and now introducing, monthly essay prompts!
Editors
Lucy Dan ่ๅฐๅง (she/her/ๅฅน)
Filling in the cracks on conflicting self improvement advice and translating how these can work for a more diverse audience โจ Icon by: @jkbarts #WEOC writer.
Writers
Rochelle Silva
Researcher @ NTU ๐ธ๐ฌ| Logophile | Artist | Coffee Lover | Sri Lankan | https://linktr.ee/rochellesilva | Buy me a โhttps://bit.ly/399XKRX
Jade-Ceres Violet D. Munoz
A digital marketer, a startup co-founder, a Book Fairy, a mom, and a writer. Based in New Zealand. Follow me at: https://www.newsbreak.com/publishers/@561036
Ruchi Thalwal
Periodontist turned Spiritual Mentor| Transform your anxious life to joy & higher consciousness. Grab FREE healing audio https://ruchithalwal.ck.page/f05058f288
Clare Almand
Chronically ill and chronically single. Essayist, poet, bagel enthusiast, and perpetural seventh wheel.
Not quite Steve Fisher
Beating down my demons. Husband. Homelessness and mental health advocate. Drug addict but trying hard not to be. Writer, Poet and Photographer. Pseudonym.
A Fresh Pot of Coffee
Decluttering my mind, scooping out deep-seated thoughts, stirring my soul and expressing them for you to enjoy some fresh, awakening perspectives
R. Rangan PhD
Mindfulness enthusiast; Collector of stories; Storyteller in training and Observer of lifeโs small details.
Niru
Reader. Author. Techie. Mom. Mentor. Posts on books, reading, Bookstagram, inculcating gratitude, and self improvement through books, experiences and technology
Caroline de Braganza
Wise Older Woman (WOW). Poetry, essays, humor. Passion for mental health, social justice, politics, diverse cultures, the world and environment.
Roz Warren, Writing Coach
Writing Coach Roz Warren (roSwarren@gmail.com) can help you improve and publish your work. Roz writes for everyone from the Funny Times to the New York Times.
Pretheesh Presannan
Panic Attack Survivor. Just writing. Plays cricket. Design&Develop. You can find short stories, poems, etc, here. For any work mail to : pretheeshgp@gmail.com
Amy Marley
Life-learner | Sharing stories and wisdom with humans of all ages | amymarley.com | wallobooks.org | forevability.org | fromlemon2anything.blogspot.com
Punch Drunk Cola
A Xennial who takes too long making her coffee, turns her laundry pink and can never fold fitted sheets.
Ntathu Allen (she/her)
Start your day with self-love and inner calm. Sign up for your free set of 21 Affirmations for Self-Love & Healing =>bit.ly/42g2MF5 *
Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) ๐ฌ
The โMDโ & โumโ in Medium, and the โerโ in wisenheimer | Doctor Funny editor/czar | Sultan of satire | Party Pooper - Mostly on Trump's party
Mindsmatter
Mindsmatter is written by Bola Kwame, Jack Graves and Emma Buryd. De-stigmatizing mental illness one day at a time. Our socials: https://linktr.ee/Mindsmatter
Michael Ranjitsingh
Creator, writer, and dreamer. Specialize in writing articles about Relationships, Love, Poetry, and Christianity. Dad, husband, and child of God.
Krupesh Raikar
In pursuit of convergence between creativity and logic | Storyteller | Traveler | Data Scientist | https://www.linkedin.com/in/krupesh-raikar
Somsubhra Banerjee
A heart that finds solace in mountains, the whispers of old buildings, silences, books, poetry and football.
Penofgold
Penofgold loves to write, calligraph, and dance. A part-time therapist, her biggest visions are for the healing of people, and the unity of our planet.
Rachael Ann Sand
Passionate about the next generation of all living things. Sharing life lessons & experiences with humor and love. https://ko-fi.com/rachaelann
Dawn
This blog is dedicated to me living by my truth and discovering myself along the way. Letโs connect. My Instagram: @urfasworld
Emily Wilcox
In a parallel universe I imagine Iโm an astro-archaeologer or an orange cat (either way, Iโm curled up on the moon) but here, and forever, Iโm a storyteller.
Ryan DeJonghe
Standby for weird. The more creative side of Ryan DeJonghe. Same guy, different posts. https://linktr.ee/ryandejonghe
Alan Henley
Alan Henley (a.k.a. Imur) is author of โBeing a Human Beingโ. He is a pharmacist, writer, poet, channel of light and perpetual student of Love and Life.
Katrina Bos
Tantra teacherใปMathematicianใปFree-spiritใปMystic HeartใปAuthorใปExploring this amazing world. For more details: katrinabos.ca
Asher "Zach" Neuman
Writing about creativity, authentic marketing, and unlocking potential. Support my work here: https://asherneuman.substack.com/
Chris Mooney-Singh
Published author and educator with a doctorate in creative writing. Get my free eBooks @ https://linktr.ee/chrismooneysingh
Toya Qualls-Barnette
3x published author in Chicken Soup for the Soul | Writing about the impact of relationships | Dreamer | Mother| HSP in drag
Karen Lappa Haas
Always: an Illini grad and mother of three. Formerly: a paralegal and an award-winning journalist and publicist. Currently: a reinvigorated freelance writer.
Crystalclearcandace
Writer, poet, gardener, life-long learner, warrior for children, lover of faerie, freedom, and joy. From a long line of badass women. She/her/hers
Em Unravelling
Lover of words, books, hiking, nature and big skies. Running is my favourite thing (after the words & the books). As feisty as I need to be.
Elle Beau โ๏ธ
Social scientist dispelling erroneous cultural narratives with research driven stories.
Dena Ogden
writer | part 80s/part 90s | very PNW | words also on The Atlantic, R29, Bustle, Romper, et al | she/her
Tree Langdon
I write stories, and poetry, and create sketches inspired by my dreams for the world. https://wordsinmotion.substack.com/
Stuart Englander
If it comes to mind, I usually write about it. Lucky for you I donโt always publish it. Stuff I do post goes to your inbox from https://ungarprod.medium.com/me
Amy Lee Kite
Writer, editor, poet, mom, dog lover. Author of childrenโs books on tough topics. amyleekite.com
Matt Ray
Top Writer in Travel, Photography, & Poetry. Recently circum-sailed around the world. Find all my Publications, Blogs, & Socials here: https://linktr.ee/mraymus
Josie ElBiry
3x Top Writer โThis Happened to Meโ. Creative nonfiction, short fiction and poetry. Thank you for reading.
Tatum Hamernik
Author of Ocean Breath: A Poetry Book. Freelance writer, book lover, YouTube fan, and Instagram poet | www.tatumhamernik.com
รrla K.
Learn about mental, emotional, and spiritual heath. Top writer in Travel. Christian Life Coach/Substack: https://orlakenny.substack.com/
Kyomi O'Connor
Author of memoir, A Sky of Infinite Blue, Universalist, Lifetime student, Friend, Join me my spiritual life at kyomi.substack.com and kyomioconnor.com
Kay Bee
I write to make sense of things | PhD researcher, creative enthusiast, serial hobbyist, bookworm | https://bit.ly/3sWy7MT
Madison Clarke
"Crafting words that captivate. Experienced writer with a passion for storytelling๐โ๏ธ
The Fascinating Paul Mansfield
A mage of the pen, whose magic springs from the telling of tales. An iconoclast who promotes all fiction, but whose love is Transgressive Fiction.
A.M. Radulescu
Certified bookworm, published author, hopeful dreamer, advertising professional. Writing about life and self-growth. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JRJ3P5T
Jessie Waddell
Keeping it weird. I have too many thoughts so I write to clear some headspace. I rant, rave, ramble and occasionally make things up.
Zihan
Fresh college grad from Singapore. Here on Medium to write about my findings and musings on various encounters/experiences.
Sherry McGuinn
Long-time writer and big-time dreamer. Screenwriter. Cat mama. Red lip aficionado. sherrymcguinn@gmail.com
HerPrivateLife
A young computer science student trying to achieve her dreams through coding and writing.
Nerissa Talique
A young woman with a wide ranging love for all things literature and nature so much so I dream of being both a Biologist and a Novelist.
iWriteTee
Top Writer, freelancer, matriarch, educator & development consultant with bylines in Creators Hub, Better Marketing, Zora, Momentum, An Injustice!, etc.
Betsy Denson
Always looking for the interesting. Incurably curious. Write a new book in my head once a month. Hopefully one will cross the finish line before I'm 80.
Tarun Gupta
A simple fellow writing stories, sharing experiences, sharing his perspective, trying to do his share of humanity.
Barb Dalton
Mum to 3 humans; Cat lover. A Kiwi-Canuck. Nursing Instructor by day; rants and reminisces by night. Owner of Nursing Notes and a proud Booster of A+ stories
America Zedโก
Survivor. Optimist. Compassionate Soul โค๏ธ INSPIRATION / HELP ~ Top Writer in POETRY https://www.solaceforthesensitive.com ๐ฆ
Karen Schwartz
Children's picture book author, fiction writer, personal essayist, kindness specialist, and lover of chocolate.
Ross Thompson
I am a New Zealand Citizen. living in Melbourne, Australia. I am a longtime Christian. I write kidโs fiction, and have non fiction published on various topics.
Ka Falcon
Farm Hand (as of Jan 2025) โ pt nomad since Jan 2023 โ 35/50 โ frmr Las Vegas taxi driver
Obinna Uruakpa
I am your Brother and a Seeker of the Infinite. I came this time among the Igbos. I share the sights, sounds, and scents of my journey in simple stories. .
Susan Alison
Paints pictures & writes stories for a living. Dogs appear in the art, & the humour โ a lot! (Dogs have much to say about life.) Can be found at SusanAlison.com
Brenda Covarrubias
Brenda Covarrubias is a freelance writer and editor. Her writing focuses on people, communities and the situations that drive them. https://linktr.ee/brendacova
The Positive Journal
An open journal where youโll find topics across, happiness, productivity and self-improvement. The goal is to make life a bit more positive each day.
Kate Lynch
https://katelynch.substack.com/ I'm a mindful parenting coach who helps parents self-regulate so they can enjoy raising their neurodivergent kids.
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Owner of Namaste Now! Boost Nominator/Editor/Writer/Poet. Self-talk pro. Optimist. Curious. Loves coffee-travel-photography. Supports underprivileged childrenโค๏ธ
Kathy Jacobs
๐POMpoet๐ Former software tester, still breaking things. Social Media geek. Former OneNote MVP. Phoenix Mercury fan. Green Bay Packer fan.
Sai Kiran Ramarapu
I am a 26 year old student, researcher from India. I study turbulence for a living. I am a birder and an avid reader. I write short stories and poems
Glad Doggett || Reader. Writer. Wanderer.
Lover of crossword puzzles & artfully crafted sentences. || https://gladdoggett.medium.com/membership
Dominick Bernard Francois
Dear Reader my name is Dominick. I can be reached for booking inquiries at FrancoisDominickb@gmail.com thank you for your interest.
Deeksha Agrawal
programmer | love literature | space of inclusive perspectives | acceptance for all thoughts that could possibly exist in the Universe
Nicole Sponsel
My writing speaks to how we can all get through lifeโs struggles, overcome obstacles, and turn them into growth challenges to witness to others.
Matt Inman
Writer, Tech, and Travel nerd. Connecting with amazing people to encourage you to take action in your life. Letโs talk โ mattinman.com
Penny Grubb
An award-winning crime novelist & long-time amateur poultry keeper, who specialised in teaching methods, healthcare & software engineering as an academic.
Anne Chisom
Writing on whatever strikes my mood, from politics to humor (or a combination of the two), to spirituality, or whatever else shows up. Retired, not in retreat.
John Rehg
Author, publisher, and software developer. I love to write about food, health, spirituality, humor, tech, and travel. I share insights Iโve learned in life.
Geeta
Sending you sound bites about Personal Finance, Health and Becoming A Better Human | 15+Years in Finance | Physiology Undergrad | Self-Improvement Junkie ๐ฆ๐บ
Anthony David Vernon
When a writer passes himself off as a philosopher, you can be sure he does so in order to camouflage any number of deficiencies. - Emil Cioran
Alina Vrabie
Teacher. Writer. Dog mom. Perpetually in love with the outdoors. Canadian currently living in Sweden. Writing about life lessons, education & self improvement.
Scot Butwell
I am embarrassing according to teenage son. My jokes are terrible and I don't know when to stop annoying my son. I am the dad of an autistic son. A funny kid.
Kristina God
Substack Bestseller I Award-winning marketing mng I Featured in AOL, Bored Panda (300M views)โก Online Writing Club w 14000: https://www.onlinewritingclub.com/ โก
Jacob Flanders
cosmos, earth, life, thought, feeling, meaning, arts, words & some other things, besides
Kristen Stark
Former humor writer, currently busy with raising two hellions I mean wonderful children. Hope to be back someday :)
J & J (Jessica & Joshua J. Lyon, QMHP, ACNP)
She's an Accountant & he is an MA student in Counseling at Liberty U, has a BS in Criminal Psychology, is a Mental Health Worker, Combat Veteran, & Writer
Suzanne V. Tanner
Grooving joy around cooking & eating dinner. Also I can help you turn your hobby into a small, home-based, part-time business. vtanme@gmail.com
Jay Krasnow
Former CIA officer | Most-definite Southpaw โ Mind Cafe | Better Marketing | Writers Cooperative | Publishous โ Tweet: @JayKrasnow
Christine Carmichael
Academic librarian passionate about sharing knowledge. Old enough to know better, young enough to say, โWhy not?โ @ccarmich52 for more.
Sally Prag
I write creative nonfiction essays and poetry. Rethinking life through my words. Sometimes too seriously, sometimes not seriously enough.
Daniel Burg
lifelong learner l writer l creator l cook l long-term traveler | Interested in opportunities for co-creation.
Shereen Bingham
Communication Ph.D., venturing out from success as a scholarly writer to explore terrains of creative nonfiction, poetry, and fictional short stories.
Niall Leah
An ex-pat from the UK living in Chengdu, China. I satisfy my endless curiosity about the incredible journey of humanity by reading, traveling, and writing.
Von Wright
Public Affairs. Public Relations. Freelancer. Lover of books and great journalism. Contributor to #WEOC. I write about Relationships, Family, and Race Relations
Jade Willow
Jade Willow enjoys writing eccentric poetry for her readers. She also enjoys cups of tea, books, comfy socks, and comfy chairs. twitter.com/poetjadewillow
John's Fit Lifestyle
I write on anything fitness or nutrition related. From muscle building tips, to lifestyle advice, and nutrition explanations
Joel A. Johnson
Family man, & creative who enjoys karaoke, poetry, & balance sports (skating & skiing). I focus on social justice. Writes for The Lark, AfroSapiophile, WEOC
Love Booster
Exploring Love, Growth, & Relationships ๐ | Join me on a journey of self-discovery & meaningful connections. ๐ฑ Let's bond and grow together. ๐
Bernice R.
Personal essays, pop culture, and punning. Subscribe to my newsletter for a dose of all three in your inbox: https://bernicespieces.eo.page/newsletter
A.X. Bates
Words can make a difference. Writing poems about life, society, and coffee. @axybates on Instagram.
Star Love Grey
I am the opened Pandoraโs Box. Actress/Singer, and Writer/Poet. Iโll write any genre if it holds still long enough. I have more to say, but I may run out of...
Life of Adventure
Writer, reader, sailor, cook. Learn how I create homemade meals in my tiny sailboat.
Cee R.
Queer, weird, & a tad peculiar. Bookish rebel. Writer, poet, (book) blogger @ dorareads.co.uk . Welsh as a tractor on the M4. Buy me a coffee @ ko-fi.com/ceearr
Jodi Marie
ADHD writer, gig worker, psych student. Follow All Things ADHD: https://medium.com/all-things-adhd
Bob Merckel
Author of "Salute" Editor: Age of Empathy, The Memoirist | English teacher/language consultant in Barcelona and Provincetown.
Lennie Varvarides
London-based neurodivergent creative, working in development & talent management. Founder of DYSPLA. Founding editor: The Museum of the Neurodivergent-Aesthetic
Susie Pinon
If Iโm not typing, Iโm at the beach, eating chocolate, yoga-ing, or watching my soaps. Here to help you grow into your best self without making it hurt.๐
Gunner Barrett
Groovy Writer of Supple Words, LaserDisc Apologist, Grand Intellectual, Seer of Greasy Auras; Bots Welcome. Stories vaguely organized in my lists.
Selma
โOrdinaryโ INFJ. Slow-Reader. Learner/Enthusiast. Nature-lover. Lives reverently in healing frequency. Believer: Miracles & Kindness. Writes for YOU ๐ No bling
Kartikeya V
A Computer Science student and a writer who loves Poetry and Anecdotes. We can connect on Twitter- @KartikeyaV5
Lazarus
โThe Broker of Truthsโ. I Use Poetry To Let the Light In. To Be the Crack in the Illusion. Feel Truth of the Highest Order. Question Your World. Pro Beauty.
Sharon Johnson
Published in literary magazines. Retired health & human services leader. I'm a grandmother who walks by the river. Blog: www.common-sage.com.
Suzanne Pisano
Writer. Singer. Jersey girl. Personal essays and poetry. Humor when the mood strikes. Editor for The Memoirist and Age of Empathy.
Lisa Bolin
Writer | Educator | Book-lover | Multilingual | Travel Enthusiast | Queenager | Flucking Flourishing
Daniel Fincher
Freelance Writer, Storyteller, and Poet โ Founder of Artistic Autism and Five-Minute Fiction
Your Caffeinated Bud
Engineer by day, Overthinking Perfectionist by night โข Tree Hugger & Curious Cosmopolitan โข
nanajuana writes Fiction
Mostly a reader, also A place for my short fiction, as well as completing prompts and writing practice.
Writer's Dream
I write about how to start writing online . Let's connect : https://online-writing-lifestyle-productivity.ck.page/profile
Sara JN
Writer, copywriter, nerd at heart and recovering eco-anxious. I write about life, nature, books and how to do better by the planet.
Bohemian Art Cafe
Artist๐จWriterโ๏ธPoet๐Creative Catalyst๐Firewalker๐ฅCoach๐งจSpiritual Creator๐ฎInstructor๐Outdoorsy๐ธVintage Fan๐๏ธDog & Cat Serf๐พGhost Whisperer๐ปGame Geek
Pooja Rane
Writing helps me soothe my soul, so here I am ๐ป| I show my โtechysideโ on : https://www.youtube.com/@poojarane11494, Currently in Dallas, TX
Mark Stuart Farrar
IT professional turned entrepreneur and haikuist/writer. Creator of the Medium Bookmark Manager. Free Newsletter: TheCorporateHamsterWheel.com
Jen D. Clark
Mom, writer since I wrote my complete autobiography at 7. I aspire to haunt the woods someday.
Elizabeth Hilsch
Elizabeth Mavis Hilsch ๐ซ I want to write poems that help you put words to feelings that are hard to describe.
Mimi Bordeaux
Renegade of prose_+ mistress of the tryst triptych -- ship--nymph-- sylphy shivering in the abyss--- always dying
Christine Morris Ph.D.
A life lived deliberately. Degrees earned. Experience. Poet, traveler, living with life limiting illness. No niche, whatever inspires
Grace Murenje
God-backed girl passionate about writing, storytelling & creativity. Half introvert, half chatterboxโsharing life, lessons & laughs one story at a time.
Isbalvee
Student of Home Economics. I like to write about personal experiences, descriptive essays, short stories and what I've learnt
