“I want to be brave, and I know to be brave is to be afraid, but I am afraid that I am not afraid enough…”

“…I placed that bottle—and still part of me said, Let’s see how ugly things can get.”

“All doors lead somewhere. I think about another world; about a beautiful manor, with mahogany walls and redwood desks, and a staircase with exactly 86 steps…”

“Though self-described as the “least artistic person ever,” Meg’s creative touch is evident in all that she does…”

“Her deep connection with art is evident in everything she does, as she brings fervent examination and sensitive intention to every part of life…”

“Even if she uses her writing for more practical purposes, like technical writing and to further cultivate her organizational skills, she loves the limitless possibilities that fiction provides.”

“Thus, Nicole’s writing—regardless of genre—grounds itself through her experiences, offering both truth and magic…”

“…But in order to understand Matthew Gardener, one only needs to observe his work…”

“…And it works—no detail is out of place. Mae’s work is precise and heartfelt.”

What I have always liked is creating. I like telling stories, bringing life and thought into previously empty space. There is something inexplicably intoxicating about adding something to the world that wasn’t there before. Like… like singing in an empty room. I used to love to sing, show tunes and spirituals and top 100 hits. I was in choir for a decade, and although I was never the best singer in the room, I loved making something out of… me. Creating, for me, like singing in an empty apartment, filling up the nothingness with a part of myself.

We hope that our blog can serve as a meaningful space in our vibrant community of talented artists, and that it can help you stay well, create, and reflect in whatever way you need.

“Facing oneself is the essence of writing. It demands for the writer to examine their innermost thoughts and draw meaning. It calls for acknowledgement and ownership. It can be terrifying and deeply rewarding.”

“There are few things on this Earth I’m actually good at. I don’t mean this in a self-deprecating way; it’s just the truth. I’m content with this fact though because whenever I do find something I’m really good at, it’s the best feeling in the world…”

Join us on Thursday, February 6th from 12:00-1:00 to meet the editors of Stillwater Magazine.

“I am not home here, can’t be at home in a place I’ve never been. But you love it here so much it almost feels like I am…”

Animated with its alternative vibe, Camden is bustling with its famous markets, plentiful live music venues, and hidden gems to explore along its picturesque canal.

I’m writing this because my Writing Major/English Minor academic position thrusts me headfirst before the speeding car that is analysis…

The deadline for submitting student work to Stillwater Magazine’s 59th print issue is Friday, February 14th, 2020. Submissions will be considered only for print.