- WritingApr 18, 2014, 08:37AM
I'm a Writer, It's What I Do
Even if it doesn't pay the bills (yet).
- WritingApr 17, 2014, 09:48AM
The Fake Tree Cell Tower
In backcountry Hawaii.
- WritingApr 15, 2014, 07:03AM
Lent Madness
And keeping your sense of humor.
- WritingApr 14, 2014, 06:59AM
I'm Not Greedy, Just a Coward About Failure
The things you learn about yourself.
- WritingApr 11, 2014, 10:31AM
I'm Finally an American Expat
On leaving for London.
- WritingApr 10, 2014, 10:00AM
Why Nerds Shouldn't Rule the World
The old promise has become a contemporary nightmare.
- WritingApr 07, 2014, 09:49AM
Human Host's Guide to College Success
On to Trongo Borrk Gobba.
- WritingMar 26, 2014, 11:47AM
I Don't Read a Lot
Beethoven is basically like Christmas carols.
- WritingMar 25, 2014, 11:11AM
Bubblicious and the Art of Consciousness
Are you ready?
- WritingMar 24, 2014, 09:39AM
I Used to Hang with Ray Manzarek
Fiction: Life among the famous.
- WritingMar 21, 2014, 09:51AM
A Father's Love Is Unconditional
Even if we never played catch.
- WritingMar 18, 2014, 12:35PM
Introducing Human Host
Four of the most legendary members.
- WritingApr 18, 2014, 07:01AM
I Survived the Fire of 2014
A true tale of the streets of Québec.
- WritingApr 15, 2014, 07:58AM
The Power of Inadequacy
Is this what it feels like to be a black gay man?
- WritingApr 14, 2014, 07:00AM
Dealing With Writer’s Terror
I’d prefer plain old writer’s block.
- WritingApr 03, 2014, 07:01AM
Anyone Who Wants To
Fiction: An agent explains life to a would-be star.
- WritingMar 31, 2014, 06:33AM
Friendship Default
I believe all kinds of dysfunctional things.
- WritingMar 27, 2014, 07:22AM
Ten Things You Can Learn From 24 Hours in New York
Suburban slush pile vs. empire of angry strangers.
- WritingMar 27, 2014, 07:22AM
Too Much to Think About
Things on my mind, like Noonan and Krugman.
- WritingMar 26, 2014, 07:07AM
A Birthday Gift
The vulture comes for us all eventually.
- WritingMar 24, 2014, 07:07AM
Nightmare Onstage
Appearing in a high school musical takes guts, and doesn't always go well.
- WritingDec 18, 2013, 07:20AM
More Than Many Sparrows
A Canadian writer’s life, and the Queen.
1st Place Winner, Splice Today Writing Contest.
- WritingDec 18, 2013, 07:20AM
Tell Them My Name's Frank
On the desire to borrow freedom.
2nd Place Winner, Splice Today Writing Contest.
- WritingDec 18, 2013, 07:20AM
Nineteen
Double-checking the locks at night.
3rd Place Winner, Splice Today Writing Contest.
- WritingDec 12, 2013, 02:22PM
Splice Today Contest Winners Announced Tomorrow
Watch this space tomorrow for the first, second and third place writing contest winners. Thanks to all who entered; we received over 200 entries.
- WritingDec 03, 2013, 10:21AM
Splice Today Writing Contest: Update
The deadline for our autobiography/memoir competition has passed, and we thank everyone who participated. Judging is underway, and the winners will be announced on Dec. 18.
- WritingOct 17, 2013, 11:46AM
Splice Today Writing Contest
Top Prize: $1,000
Tell us about your life in less than 5000 words. An autobiography or memoir that might encompass just one year, or day, or the whole shebang. Read the rules after the jump.
- WritingSep 10, 2013, 01:14PM
At Home With Iris Smyles
Splice contributor Iris Smyles recently published her first novel, Iris Has Free Time. Below, she explains the method to her madness. More at her official website.
- WritingJun 11, 2013, 12:33PM
New Iris Smyles Book Trailer
Along with Russ Smith's interview, check out the first of two trailer's for Iris Smyles' first novel, Iris Has Free Time. More at the IHFT official website.
- WritingApr 25, 2013, 10:19AM
Announcing the Winners of the 2013 Lyttle Lytton Contest
"I sort through the entries after the deadline, in an attempt to try to minimize any bias toward entries that arrive early (or late), but I can't help but look at most of them as they come in. One really caught my eye, and even after looking at hundreds of other entries, it still stood out. Here it is..."
