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June 12, 2018
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Published by Lauren Miller at June 12, 2018
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Calabash International Literary Festival 2018

Stefanie Seddon visits the Calabash International Literary Festival 2018 in Treasure Beach, Jamaica.
June 4, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at June 4, 2018
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Two Thirds Water by Katie Willis

Short Fiction by Katie Willis
May 28, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at May 28, 2018
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MIRLive Arts Week Special 2018

Elinor Johns rounds up MIRLive.
May 28, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at May 28, 2018
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White Bear by Eloise CC Shepherd

An extract from White Bear by Eloise CC Shepherd
May 21, 2018
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Published by James Kennedy at May 21, 2018
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May Reads

Two themes emerge in this month’s reads: race and the British ‘establishment’. Enjoy. James
May 20, 2018
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Published by MIR Online Editor at May 20, 2018
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Zucchini by A. Naji Bakhti

Short fiction by A. Naji Bakhti
Fiction

Fiction

Flannery O’Connor said that a short story should ‘create life with words’. We select stories that do this while, at the same time, affecting and moving the reader.
Poetry

Poetry

Our editorial team select poems that deliver unexpectedness of word and thought whilst holding universal truths about the human condition.
Features

Features

Interviews, reviews and insights into the literary world
Blog

Blog

Thoughts about writing on the MIROnline Blog
MIR Live

MIR Live

MIR Live is a stimulating spoken-word event, showcasing the best in creative writing. It takes place termly at The Harrison bar.
MIR in Print

MIR in Print

Our annual anthology features the best short fiction from Birkbeck’s Creative Writing Programme and from established writers.