Literary Excellence
Our Journey to Literary Innovation
Prick of the Spindle is an independent online literary journal that celebrates contemporary literature through curated selections of poetry, fiction, and creative writing. We prioritize language and form to inspire both readers and writers alike.. Founded on March 7, 2007, Prick of the Spindle emerged to provide a platform for unique literary expressions in the digital landscape, emphasizing diversity and innovation.
We proudly serve a wide array of clients, including emerging and established writers, literary critics, academics, and students who share a passion for the art of language.
Our Core Values
At Prick of the Spindle, we uphold a commitment to creativity, inclusivity, and literary exploration as our foundational principles, fostering diverse voices, challenging conventions, and cultivating meaningful dialogue through the written word in all its imaginative and transformative forms.
Creativity
We cherish the power of imaginative expression, encouraging writers to push boundaries and explore new horizons in their craft, embracing originality, experimentation, and the limitless possibilities of language across genres and perspectives.
Inclusivity
We believe in amplifying underrepresented voices, fostering a space where diverse narratives and perspectives enrich the literary landscape, inspire empathy, challenge dominant norms, and promote authentic, inclusive storytelling that reflects the complexity of the human experience.
Innovation
We embrace experimental and hybrid formats, promoting works that challenge conventions and inspire meaningful dialogue in literature, encouraging innovation, cross-genre exploration, and fresh literary forms that defy categorization and invite deeper engagement with both content and structure.
Join Our Literary Community
Become a part of our growing network of writers, readers, and literary enthusiasts. Share your voice and connect with the world through storytelling, collaboration, creative dialogue, community events, workshops, and opportunities that celebrate the transformative power of literature across boundaries and generations.