Laura Blackard

I have wanted to be a writer since 3rd grade when I was in an enrichment writing class for promising students. I still remember the teacher’s constructive criticism saying I added “too many details”. To this day I am still quite verbose. While I’ve always wanted to be a writer, I’ve never pursued it in a meaningful way…until at 28, I decided to go back to school pursuing a BA in Creative Writing & English. I’ve always said I’m full of feelings. Here they are.

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June 19, 2026 Editor's Pick

My Thoughts on Juneteenth as a Privileged White Woman.

1.8

May 28, 2026

Golden. {Poem}

3.7

April 13, 2026

Girlhood Doesn’t Vanish as we Age. It Becomes a Quiet Roommate.

4.6

August 27, 2025

“To be a woman is to perform.”

5.7

February 25, 2025

I am 28, Single, & Navigating Late-stage Capitalism.

5.9

May 28, 2024 Editor's Pick

I had an Abortion while the Supreme Court met to Decide why I Shouldn’t be Able…

Laura Blackard

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