Literature & Writing
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The Serving Library
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https://servinglibrary.org/
The Serving Library is an artist-run publishing and archival project featuring a rich journal of essays, artworks, and critical writing by contributors including Tauba Auerbach, Anne Carson, Bruno Munari, and many others. Its collection spans art criticism, experimental writing, graphic design theory, and conceptual pieces, making it a distinctive destination for readers interested in contemporary art and writing culture.
https://bandfic.neocities.org/
Telly's Band Fics is a small collection of fan fiction centered on real-person slash and gen stories about bands including Linkin Park, Menswe@r, and The Tough Alliance. The site features original fics and fan comics with detailed tags, covering genres from fluff and angst to NSFW content.
https://seventhsanctum.com/
Seventh Sanctum, maintained by Steve Savage since 1999, offers over 150 free random generators covering everything from anime characters and magic spells to sci-fi weapons and story concepts. Whether you need a creative spark for writing, RPG worldbuilding, or just a good laugh, this sprawling toolkit has been a beloved go-to for imaginative minds for decades.
https://gustavoribeiro.net/blog/index.html
Gustavo Ribeiro's personal blog mixes reflective personal essays in Portuguese with literary quotes, poetry excerpts, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from panic disorder to Netflix series and life philosophy. The mix of original writing, shared verse, and introspective storytelling gives this Brazilian blog a literary, journalistic feel that sets it apart from typical diary-style blogs.
https://greycloak.neocities.org/
Greycloak's personal neocities site covers music, thoughts, cats, and writings with a distinctly unfiltered, darkly humorous voice and a long list of content warnings for mature themes. The navigation hints at a creative, multi-section space with sections for music and original writings, making it a quirky corner of the indie web built for adults who appreciate weird and surreal humor.
https://hosentaschenblog.org/
Hosentaschenblog is a minimalist German-language personal blog running since 2021, built without PHP, JavaScript, or WordPress, focusing on everyday reflections, personal experiences, and slice-of-life musings. Posts cover topics ranging from household observations and sleep troubles to heavier subjects like war and personal trauma, all presented in a deliberately stripped-down, text-only style.
http://yarddogpress.com/
Yard Dog Press is an independent publisher specializing in speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and humor with a distinctly quirky, irreverent sensibility. The site showcases their catalog of novels and anthologies from authors like Selina Rosen and Brian A. Hopkins, with ordering information and convention appearances.
https://cranebaby.nekoweb.org/
Cranebaby's personal creative hub hosts poetry, writing, zines, artwork, photography, and an online journal all in one place. Built as a "landmine" of creative output, the site also features film tracking, shrines, and a recommendations page, making it a rich and eclectic corner of the indie web.
https://nathanupchurch.com/
Nathan Upchurch's personal site and blog covers a wide range of topics including incense, free and open source software, design, vegan cooking, and music. The site features galleries, a guestbook, a blogroll, and participates in both the Fediring and Geekring web communities, giving it a warm, old-web personality.
https://springhole.net/
Springhole.net, created by LRC, is a comprehensive resource for writers, roleplayers, and artists offering writing tips, worldbuilding guides, character development advice, and a collection of random idea generators. The site covers fiction craft topics ranging from OC creation and fanfiction to horror writing, fantasy worldbuilding, and avoiding common storytelling pitfalls, making it a deep well of creative inspiration.