To support our young and emerging writers, we want to create a Creative Frenzy of writing prompts, craft books, and inspiration.

We’ll maintain all of our writing prompt posts here, as well as open-access teaching materials for poetry, creative writing, ekphrasis, sharks, and conservation.

In the future, we’ll also maintain our own published books here: books on writing craft, writing prompt journals, and writing goal planners—not to mention our recommendations of other craft books and essays on writing.

What in the World?! The Zones of the Ocean

What in the World?! The Zones of the Ocean

The Sunlit Zone When most people think of the ocean, they think of the sunny upper layer called the “Sunlit Zone” or more scientifically, the “Epipelagic” layer or zone. It ranges from the surface to 656 feet (200m) deep. Here, creatures such as hammerhead sharks,...

What in the World?! The Truth About Microplastics

What in the World?! The Truth About Microplastics

Microplastics! What are They, and Why are They Harmful? Microplastics, or polymer chains composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, are much smaller pieces of plastic that have disintegrated from larger plastic over time and environmental impact. Although it takes...

Motivation Monday: Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve

Motivation Monday: Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve

Happy Monday, readers, writers, and shark fans! We hope you had a wonderful weekend! We've all heard the idiom about someone "wearing their heart on their sleeve," and for this Motivation Monday, I wanted to talk about the importance of being vulnerable, at least...

Creative Highlight: “Listing”

Creative Highlight: “Listing”

Happy Wednesday, readers, writers, and shark fans! In response to our "We're Making a List" writing prompt, Julie A. Dickson wrote this wonderful poem, "Listing," which also went on to appear in Issue 1 of Lit Shark Magazine. Here is Julie's poem, recreated as a...

Something to Aspire To: Sustainability in Greek Waters

Something to Aspire To: Sustainability in Greek Waters

One of the most popular destinations for travelers and vacationers is the Greek Islands, nestled in paradise on the Mediterranean Sea. With more than ten million tourists flocking to the mainland and islands each year, one would expect dirty and poorly cared for...

Writing Prompt: The Missing Piece

Writing Prompt: The Missing Piece

Happy Wednesday, writers and shark fans! I hope your week is everything you’ve hoped for. In the meantime, it’s Writing Prompt Wednesday! Every Wednesday going forward, we will share a writing prompt, as well as the Editor-in-Chief’s (EIC’s) response to the prompt and...

Creative Highlight: “Luminous Descent”

Creative Highlight: “Luminous Descent”

Welcome to our Creative Highlight of the week! This week, we are featuring this painting, "Luminous Descent" by Ascending-Storm on DeviantArt. In the future, we will select short writing submissions and artwork that have been submitted to Lit Shark Magazine and Lit...

Writing Prompt: On a Personal Level

Writing Prompt: On a Personal Level

Happy Friday, writers and shark fans! I hope your week is everything you’ve hoped for. In the meantime, it’s Writing Prompt Friday! Every Friday, we will share a writing prompt, as well as the Editor-in-Chief’s (EIC’s) response to the prompt and some of her thoughts...

Writing Prompt: A Sleeping Octopus

Writing Prompt: A Sleeping Octopus

Happy Friday, writers and shark fans! Every Friday, LIT SHARK will share a writing prompt you can use to submit work, due the following Monday, for a creative feature on the site! Happy Writing! #writingprompt #writinginspiration #litshark #litpup #shivercollective #amwriting #submissions #submit #slushpile #literarymagazine #litmag