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The Alchemist's Cabin—The Bloom: Issue II

A collection of works.

Apr 21

Apr 21 • Yu Bird

Two Poems on Becoming

Apr 21 • Kara Olson Art

Dim Sum, Yum Cha

By Ray Van Horn, Jr.

Apr 21

Collective grief, rage, hope, and love

By Savana Woodward

Apr 21 • Savana Woodward

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Resources

Everybody Wants a Village, Nobody Wants to Be A Villager

Why most independent writers fail to build community—and how to actually build community (without algorithms, agents, or luck)

Mar 25 • The Alchemist's Cabin

How to Create Realistic Characters (50+ Questions for Strong Character Development)

How to Create Complex, Realistic Protagonists That Drive Your Story

Mar 17 • The Alchemist's Cabin

5 Ways to Instantly Strengthen Your Writing

The most common themes we have seen, and how to improve upon them.

Mar 3 • The Alchemist's Cabin and Devyn Leighton

The Guild of Makers

A Working Directory of Human Hands

Jan 14 • The Alchemist's Cabin

Soft Vows for Creatives Who Don't Love Big Resolutions

Small, measurable vows for the creative life you already have going into the New Year.

Dec 29, 2025 • The Alchemist's Cabin

Submissions

Call for Submissions—The Cabin Doors Are Open, Again!

Free submissions are now open for fiction, poetry, and art, until April 27th!

Apr 2 • The Alchemist's Cabin

A Transparent Look At The Submission Process

Updated overview and early submissions are now open!

Mar 30 • The Alchemist's Cabin

The Door Opens First for You

Submissions are open early for Alchemist's and Flamekeepers!

Mar 30 • The Alchemist's Cabin

For the Writers Who Almost Gave Up

Stop Scrolling. Start Creating. A Home for the Almost-Unsaid. Submissions Opening Soon!

Mar 23 • The Alchemist's Cabin and Devyn Leighton

Thank You!

The Alchemist's Wall of Gratitude

A thank you to our paid members

Nov 5, 2025 • The Alchemist's Cabin

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