If a letter is an element and a word is a molecule then what is a subatomic particle? A phoneme? Then why do some letters denote multiple phonemes? Perhaps that is the utility of vowels and consonants. Is there a relationship between a phoneme's shape and the sound this shape symbolizes? What is the relationship between sound and shape? All that aside, consider actual sub-atomic particles. Protons, neutrons, electrons. Quarks. Photons. Photons and electrons are supposed to be irreducible units of pure energy. The atom's nucleus - its protons and neutrons - can be split, but an irreducible energy unit such as a photon cannot be split. So go back in time to the beginning of time itself. The singularity. The "moment" before the "big bang." When the Word said, "Let there be Light." Amidst infinite darkness, there appears a tiny ball of pure light, pure energy. This unit contains all the mass and energy that will ever constitute the universe. From the perspective of the infinite darkness engulfing it, this singularity appears tiny. It looks just like a photon. One tiny ball of pure energy. The singularity supposedly explodes. But what is the force and angle necessary to sever a fragment from the singularity? And what is the cause or explanation for such force and angle? Is it even logically possible for a singularity to split in two? Or are string theory and/or God logically imperative?

For those of you that may not know, the Prose. Partner Program is an initiative by which select members of the Prose. community are recognized for their outstanding abilities in both writing and leadership.

Partners are a select group of our most talented poets, storytellers, and workers of words. Applications are reviewed extensively by our team and are accepted or rejected based on a number of factors including excellence in grammar and syntax, variation in style and post length, social media presence, and maturity.

These individuals serve as representatives for all Prosers, voices on which we all should rely to speak candidly if we’re not meeting your needs, ears that are always listening, and eyes that watch out for the best interests of you and your fellow penmen.

They are responsible for creating thoughtful and provocative challenges that encourage you to stretch your writing muscles, think critically, and further hone your skills as a reader. They are also writers and readers whose work we all admire and should look to for examples of the new-and-improved standards set by the recent launch of Prose. 2.0 (theprose.com/post/25270).

If you have ideas for challenges, trouble navigating through the various facets of the community, or are in search of support and encouragement, Prose. Partners – alongside the app’s administrators—are here for you.

Anyone that wishes to apply to become a Partner may do so (theprose.com/p/partners/apply). If you have applied and been rejected, do not be discouraged. This program is one of many more initiatives we've put together to grow the community and strengthen its integrity.

Our goal as the “top shelf” for writers is to generate high-quality poetry and prose while combating all forms of censorship and protecting you and your words from any threat of copyright infringement.

Prose. is a place for you to share your work, develop and refine your skills, and connect with others that love literature as much as you do.

Next week we will be launching a new blog series in which Prose. Partners will be sharing with you their own stories of how they came to the community. They’ll discuss what drives them to write and what they hope to see here in the future.

We all know the answer to the “Why write?” question is “Because Prose.”

But, why Prose.? Stay tuned at the Official Prose. Blog (blog.theprose.com/blog) to find out.

With that, we would like to once again welcome you.

Listed below, in no particular order, are your Partners. Follow them, engage with their work, and help us to celebrate their presence.

@The_N

@MElali

@OleanderPlume1

@StuartCA

@MetalSymphony

@T_E_Trueman

@JaylanSalahSalm

@aar_poetry241

@CRaMcGuirt

@MiGGiE

@A

@rioramireznovel

@Mog

@JaimeMathis

@DeanHurtt

@Sooz

@kwknox

@anitarosner

@DCEllsworth

@AlwaysInTao

@C

@LindynKF

@fantastical

@mrsmetaphor

@rh

@MaggieGreene

@sammielee46

@Valerie

@MurkCrary

@KBaileyWriter

@LittleOrangePen

For Readers:

While “hearts” are certainly nice, I’d like to know why you like something: Did it strike a cord? Make you laugh? Cry? Cringe? Was there a particular turn of phrase that made your boat float?

So while you’re soaking up lots of good content, don’t forget to comment.

For Writers:

Let your hair down, (or if you don’t have hair, fly your freak flag). I consider this a very safe and friendly environment. Here is where I create things that don’t really have a place on my blog or podcast. I can explore a different side to my usual style (like being daring and doin’ some swearing). It feels more liberating than taking your bra off at the end of a very long day.

Do whatever you want!

Seriously! We love to see things that go against the norm. Go crazy! Write the same word 500 times or write one word and nothing more. Plus, comment and like lots of things! The more you get involved the more people will get involved with you! I adore the people here, they're incredibly supportive and sweet and kind. There's absolutely nothing to be afraid of here. Welcome to Prose! Keep writing!

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My advice for a newbies writers is

To feel, to live like there is no tomorrow

Let your heart be broken, even shattered

Let yourself be loved deeply by someone

Let yourself breathes in a peace

Dance like there is no one watching

Walk on grass with bare feet

Run in the sand with combat boots

Let the rain falls on your face,

Feel it's coldness

Let yourself go,

For you won't know when is your last day

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Words will come to you,

Whenever you are ready to tell a story

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I would say first and foremost that you should carry with you one of those pocket size notebooks and a pen. Carry it with you everywhere you go. Scribble down feelings you get from your days. Ideas will often drop into focus from out of nowhere, jot them down or you will forget them.

Enjoy what you write about, it should be a fun thing, if it stops being fun, stop writing, take a break and do something else, you can always come back to it later.

Write about what you know and what you feel deep inside - that's where the emotion comes from. Unless of course you're writing science fiction or fantasy.

Read often. Experience gained from reading other writers work is an invaluable source of guidance on writing your own pieces.

Don't believe the hype. Sometimes folk will excitedly comment on what you write, enjoy it all, but take it with a pinch of salt and keep your feet on the ground.

Be prepared for writing stints that can go on for hours upon hours, and the turmoil you will feel when no one likes it. It happens. No problem when it does, learn from it and be patient. It will happen often.

Be honest with yourself about finished pieces of work. Be critical of it and correct even the tiniest of errors. Use a dictionary and a good thesaurus to keep your words and phrases crisp and correctly spelt.

Finally, don't over complicate your sentences (something I am guilty of on occasion), try and keep things flowing in an easy style that makes reading a cinch.

But, above all else, have fun.