An Introduction to Creative Match

This new initiative by ManicWorld in collaboration with Fluorescent Magazine is to connect poets and writers to other creatives to produce poems and short stories over a 3 month period. Applicants who sign up will be paired up with other creatives who are similar in preferred genre and writing style.

Throughout the course, successful applicants will be in continuous communication with their creative match to create a poem or short story which will be appropriately credited to the writers.

By signing up, you’ll be matched with one other creative whose style and themes align with yours. Once paired, you’ll receive a timeline outlining deadlines for first drafts, final edits, and any accompanying visuals. The entire collaborative process will take around 2–3 months, giving you time to build something meaningful together.

So, apply and let’s get started.

Our Partner

Fluorescent Magazine is a student-run publication dedicated to uplifting young voices in literature, poetry, and the arts. We believe in giving emerging creatives a space to be bold, vulnerable, and seen. Our mission is to make publishing feel accessible—especially for those just beginning to share their work with the world. Through open submissions and collaborative opportunities, we aim to foster a community where youth expression thrives.