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Introducing the relaunched Qwiklit Short Story ReaderOctober 28, 2026
As the founder of QwikLit, I am delighted to announce the return and relaunch of the Qwiklit Short Story Reader for iOS and the web, with an Android app to […]
Famous Books that Began as DreamsJune 17, 2019
Sleep Advisor has provided us with a wonderful infographic showing how some of the most important novels started with a little sleep (as opposed to, say, night after night of […]
When the Audience Performs the PlayJune 8, 2017
At Qwiklit, one of our missions has always been to explore new ways of both creating and appreciating the literary arts. Last, I got the chance to enjoy a rather […]
Does Addiction to Books Lead to Accidental Plagiarism?September 28, 2016
By Rose Scott QwikLit for iPhoneShort stories, poetry and nonfiction.View in the App Store ↗ When talking about plagiarism in academia, the cases that require citation seem to be quite […]
How long does it take to read your favorite novel?March 1, 2016
QwikLit for iPhoneShort stories, poetry and nonfiction.View in the App Store ↗ There’s nothing like spending an hour reading a good book. But how far can you get through that […]
Introducing Tapestry, a news reader for book loversJanuary 14, 2016
QwikLit for iPhoneShort stories, poetry and nonfiction.View in the App Store ↗ I am proudly announcing that Qwiklit.com has released an iOS app. Tapestry Story Reader is an aggregator that […]
10 Awesome Poetry Collections on SpotifyNovember 6, 2015
by Phil James QwikLit for iPhoneShort stories, poetry and nonfiction.View in the App Store ↗ As the majority of the music industry turns to Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming […]
How to Write like Billy CollinsNovember 4, 2015
by Phil James QwikLit for iPhoneShort stories, poetry and nonfiction.View in the App Store ↗ Billy Collins has achieved what so many others have failed to accomplish: to write about […]