A free Internet writing magazine is celebrating three years of writing from its talented pool of scribes.Hackwriters, which originated from a college's creative writing course, is devoted to good writing, on any subject. Editor Sam North gives an update for HTFP readers.

Three years ago when we started Hackwriters it was the world's hardest thing to get writers to commit to it.

Now, readers realise that with no pop-ups, no ads, nothing but good writing, a great archive and a huge range of contributors right across the globe, it is a magazine to look forward to.

Everyone said "you can't be so diverse".

Well we are, and more to the point, Hackwriters is defined by it's excellent 'Hacktreks' travel writing, incisive lifestyle pieces, and political and social commentary - as well as innovative 'Dreamscapes' fiction.

Every month we have some committed columnists who never miss a deadline, such as the American sports/politics writer James Campion, soul controversies by Archbishop Antonio Hernandez and travel regulars like Colin Toduhunter, Mandy Mand, Brian Wood, all who bring their unique perspectives to their quarters of the globe.

Why do it? After all, Hacks is free, and no one gets paid.

Well it's an on-line portfolio a showcase for good writing from beginners to experienced old hands like passionate filmgoer Alex Grant who used to write for Variety.

Does it work? Of course. In November there will be print features in After Five Magazine in Toronto by one of our writers Sara Towe and yours truly has a three page spread in Elle Décor in November on Vancouver.

That's the beauty of Hackwriters, you never know who might be reading it.

Editors really are looking for new writers. (I guess we're becoming a low-rent Reuters).

Need a writer in India, USA, Australia, Japan, China? We've got em.

Contact me, Sam North: editor@hackwriters.com.