Whether you're an aspiring storyteller or an experienced writer looking to refine your craft, the Maastricht Summer School Creative Writing course, led by acclaimed author Josje Weusten, offers an exciting opportunity to level up your writing. Running from 21 July to 01 August, this two-week intensive program invites participants to dive deep into the creative process through hands-on workshops and focused classes. You'll gain practical tools in pacing, plot, narration, and receive expert feedback on a first draft of your own short story. The course also includes insights into the publishing industry—making it ideal for writers ready to take their work to the next stage. Josje Weusten, author of the novel Fake Fish, is no stranger to compelling storytelling. A frequent contributor to Low Hanging Fruit, Weusten was also the subject of a 2024 Artist Spotlight Digimag, where her work was praised for its sharp prose, philosophical depth, and genre-bending innovation. Her teaching brings together literary scholarship and creative practice, offering participants a rich and nuanced understanding of narrative. The course is open to anyone with a good command of English (minimum C1 level), and is especially suited for those currently enrolled in, or graduates of, undergraduate programs across disciplines. Classes are held on campus in Maastricht, providing an immersive, international learning environment. Participants will earn 4 ECTS credits upon completion.Would you like to hone your creative writing skills? This two-week, intensive course provides you with the tools and knowledge to put your creative ideas on paper, through hands-on workshops and classes on literary skills such as pacing, plot, and narration. You'll even receive insight into the publishing world and expert feedback on a first draft of your own short story. The course is open to everyone (not just students) interested in writing and literature, regardless of their disciplinary background. You do, however, need to be either enrolled as an undergraduate student or a holder of an undergraduate diploma, including those pursuing advanced studies or professional careers. Furthermore, you need to have good Command of English (at least C1 level) and completion of pre-university education (preparatory scientific education). For more information on this course taught by literary scholar and fiction author Josje Weusten, visit: https://maastricht.dreamapply.com/courses/course/314-creative-writing

Emerging artist and comic creator A.R. Tivadar, continues to captivate audiences with her thoughtful, emotionally rich work—this time, through the launch of a deeply personal new project: a handcrafted website hosted on Neocities. The site, artivadar.neocities.org, serves as an evolving digital self-portrait, a carefully assembled archive of art, writing, and introspection. With a retro aesthetic and raw sincerity, the site offers a glimpse into Tivadar's inner world. Though some pages are still a work-in-progress, the project reflects a clear artistic vision and a desire to carve out a space of genuine creative expression. "It is a deeply personal project," Tivadar says, "a place for my art and, really, myself." Visitors can already explore a range of visual work on the site, including her most recent comic, "Departure," a 32-page narrative following the journey of a character named Garofița as she embarks on a new chapter of her life. The comic blends subtle world-building with emotional vulnerability, hallmarks of Tivadar's storytelling. Tivadar’s connection to Low Hanging Fruit runs deep, with her work appearing multiple times in the magazine. Her appreciation for the platform is mutual: “You guys are one of my favourite lit mags and I am so glad I discovered y’all.” Though Tivadar humbly notes that her mobile design is "god-awful" (best to view on desktop, she advises), there's a charm to the honesty and openness that permeates both her work and web presence. In a digital age of gloss and polish, Tivadar offers something far more valuable: authenticity. As her website continues to grow and her creative journey unfolds, A.R. Tivadar remains a compelling voice in indie comics and digital art—quietly building a universe one panel, one post, one personal note at a time.

Poet kerry rawlinson has had a remarkable 2024 so far, with a series of prestigious accolades and publications recognizing her distinctive poetic voice. Most recently, Rawlinson won the New Millennium Writings Poetry Prize for her poem "Tomorrow, A Different Universe..."—a powerful piece that showcases her signature blend of clarity, imagination, and emotional depth. Her poetic momentum continued with "winter mists" being selected for the Haiku Crush Annual Best Haiku Anthology 2024, and "In the Eastern Townships, Québec" winning the Canterbury Poet of the Year Contest 2024. In addition, her poem "cygnet notes" was shortlisted and published in the Heroica Contest 2024, adding to her growing list of accomplishments. Rawlinson also published a trio of poems—"Starlight," "Why," and "Sunday Cutlery"—in the first issue of Low Hanging Fruit, where her lyricism and quiet wit found a welcome home. These poems exemplify her unique ability to distill everyday observations into resonant, finely crafted verse. A self-described "mental nomad & bloody-minded optimist," rawlinson's journey has taken her from the sun-drenched skies of Zambia to the grounded terrain of Canada. Her work has been recognized across a broad spectrum of literary institutions, including the Princemere Poetry Prize (winner, 2024), Proverse Press, and Fish Poetry Prizes (honorable mentions), as well as placements in Bridport, Room, Canterbury, the National Poetry Society, and Palette Poetry. Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in an array of respected journals and platforms, including League of Canadian Poets, Pinhole, Touchstone Literary Magazine, Novus Lit, Passager, UCity Review, Drunk Monkeys, Wild Roof Journal, Suburban Review, Grain, and Rochford St. Review. Still wandering "barefoot through dislocation and belonging," kerry rawlinson continues to captivate readers around the world with her thoughtful, evocative writing—and, as she says, still drinks too much (tea). To follow her work, visit kerryrawlinson.com or find her on social media @kerryrawli.