<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[C.L. Short Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[C.L. Short Stories]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:05:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.clshortstories.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Things Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Things Change is a short story in my collection Pieces of Me, which was written as a final project for my creative writing grad class at]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/how-things-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65610baba023ba5db865932c</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5d6a_e4b0da956ee94a398584243124ce943a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Fowler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Never Wanted This]]></title><description><![CDATA[I spent a majority of my life straightening my hair. Damage built upon damage. 

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If done correctly workshops are where you can learn exactly what your writing does...]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/my-advice-for-writing-a-critique-letter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62396343ce100b7cbccc30fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:58:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5d6a_d42bbcca125f4a35b723e54db1bd78b6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you think… that if Eve knew what would happen—what all women would be subjected to. Do you think she would’ve done it? 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Though it be bloody and unwon yet, I know it fate that your...]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/the-morrigan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6518839996042335a7ce01e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><category><![CDATA[Folklore]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:25:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5d6a_8012bd9260ff494ab66e9271332b905c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Fowler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tower (Poem)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I think one of the beautiful things about poetry is that it can be the vehicle to express very real thoughts and emotions. ]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/the-tower</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650c3f99d3b0db784370a7a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fairytales]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 21:28:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5d6a_02359d5414f142e4be0b008b4d23af18~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Fowler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasons- Visual Poetry Inspired by Greek Mythology]]></title><description><![CDATA["Seasons" is a visual poem inspired by the Greek mythos of Persephone's abduction. ]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/seasons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">650360c81921ca1f64fb38ad</guid><category><![CDATA[Visual Poetry]]></category><category><![CDATA[Greek Mythology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:38:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5d6a_5d77b42763e84deba99bf4b0e3f931b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Fowler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imposter Syndrome]]></title><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/imposter-syndrome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6407cfb86333eae3a1020404</guid><category><![CDATA[Visual Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:02:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5d6a_92a72a854474472ba62ef11d544bac21~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Fowler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neurodivergency, School, Work, Self-Care, and Dating: Personal Pursuits are Basically Unattainable]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm feeling extremely stuck. Can anyone else relate?]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/neurodivergency-school-work-self-care-and-dating-personal-pursuits-are-basically-unattainable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63ee4b91bfe467e301cb5d66</guid><category><![CDATA[Personal Thoughts & Announcements]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:43:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5e8983297ff1464db4500d588c0997d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Fowler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whose Head Is It? How to avoid writing third person perspective with first person narration. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show, don’t tell. SHOW DON’T TELL! You’re telling, not showing!!! This is great, but I feel like you’re telling too much, you need to...]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/whose-head-is-it-how-to-avoid-writing-third-person-perspective-with-first-person-narration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6254d24e5cd948d504243f48</guid><category><![CDATA[Writing Tips]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cef11_01fcf67f4bd348269531c0154a07dc6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Inspiration Falls Flat: Writing in the face of writer's block]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be real here — inspiration is fantastic! But many people misattribute it as the fuel that keeps creatives running. Now, don’t get...]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/when-inspiration-falls-flat-writing-in-the-face-of-writer-s-block</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62412a8eace3db7b41a69671</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:34:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5d6a_28eb13057a434fd2a037bdf034239fb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Fowler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Doctor: Class Workshop Draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Short Story Class Workshop Draft: "The Doctor"]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/the-doctor-class-workshop-draft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62395e3f76a7258c4d41d07a</guid><category><![CDATA[Short Stories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Workshop Drafts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cef11_d0570021fca246bd929bcb217699c756~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_454,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curious (Class Workshop Draft)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ok y'all so a few things before the story begins, this is my first draft of this story that I used for workshop at my college, so it's a...]]></description><link>https://www.clshortstories.com/post/curious-class-workshop-draft</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618c14b5f8a1a8001788c0fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Workshop Drafts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Short Stories]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:29:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e5d6a_12f18aa3033f40bdb55bc3ff50c81e5d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_454,h_340,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cameron Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn More About Me, Site Purpose And Other Fun Notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey y'all, my name is Cameron and this is my new website that will house everything having to do with my writing journey. 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