Dying Embers
Debut writer, Mason Brown, pens a melancholic and romantic poem, musing on the story of two characters heading to war.
Debut writer, Mason Brown, pens a melancholic and romantic poem, musing on the story of two characters heading to war.
Wrapping up our celebration of LGBTQ History Month we have a poem by Cerys Hudd, describing the intensity of love as a moth to a flame.
Like the regularity of the waves crashing against the shore, Cerys Hudd returns with a poem for our Creative Writing section.
Regular writer for our Creative Writing section, Cerys Hudd, offers us a poem in celebration of LGBTQ History Month.
Cerys Hudd writes a searing poem about family relationships as part of The Stag x LitSoc Creative Writing Competition.
It’s time for another entry into our Creative Writing Competition collaboration with LitSoc! Now read about Cerys Hudd’s paradoxical storefront in The Corner Shop.
Next up in our Creative Writing Competition collaboration with LitSoc, is Sheeba Pathak’s touching tribute to guide dogs and their impact.
This semester we hosted The Stag x LitSoc Creative Writing Competition. We are pleased to announce Nour Morsy as the winner for her poem, A Testimony.
Annika Matthys writes her debut piece for The Stag, with an intimate and evocative look at the impact of grief on a person.
Lauren Hall writes a vivid poem using the metaphor of a shark to convey intense emotions.
Poet Lauren Hall shares her debut piece with The Stag, an evocative poem structured into eight stanzas.
Nefeli Michaelidou shares an exceptional poem, showing the more somber side to Christmas as “it can remind us of those who are no longer with us.”
Poet Luana Vasconcelos shares a collection of Haiku style poems touching on themes of the beauty of nature and the comfort found within poetry.
Rosa Heaton has a discussion with Surrey’s successful instagram poet, known as Perseus. Exploring his inspiration and tips on running a successful account.
Kieran Adamson explores the recent Booker Prize, controversially awarded to two authors. He looks into the reasons behind the decision and public responses.
The Paper Ticket is a short story written by English Literature student Michael Raine.
Rosa Heaton interviews Literature Student James Tatam on Surrey New Writer’s Festival and what it means to be a ‘new writer’
Helia Daryani looks at who should write stories championing diversity, is it right if the author isn’t representative of their focus minority?
Sophie Pike offers a perspective on how real long term relationships are threatened by the portrayal of romance in film, tv and novels.
“I was woken up by the rattling of the car. The clanking of pipes in its underbelly sounded like gunfire in my nightmare…” by Annabella Costantino
In a parking lot on the outskirts of Montgomery, every Wednesday the local church held a Flea Market. A Short story by Sam Murphy
As movember continues alongside Stag Media’s mental health awareness push, Helia Daryani looks into the effects media and literature can have on mental health and the need for trigger warnings.
This November, Stag Media are advocating Mental Health awareness and support. Amy Newham kicks this off with three books that cleverly and honestly explore mental health.
How would you approach writing a flawless poem? For National Poetry Day Helia Daryani looks at her own experiences writing poetry and how it’s developed through her education.
FRESHERS SPECIAL: Helia Daryani explains some of the best ways to help your favourite authors benefit from your readership.
An Excerpt from Emily Byfield-Riches’ new short novel ‘Diamonds for the Damned’ – Available to read free online now