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Vocal & my relationship to publishing traditionally
Ever since my small writing beginnings, when I started writing on Vocal in February 2021, I had been in a truly terrible slump & funk when it came to my writing. I had so many unfinished projects, ideas, half finished manuscripts and first chapters that were going nowhere.
Melissa IngoldsbyPublished 17 days ago in MotivationWhy Just Write Is The Best Advice You Don’t Listen To
Before the last 6 months, I hadn’t written anything that wasn’t for my job or university for a number of years. I wanted to write more, I used to write all the time just for fun. I used to write poems and short stories that were just for me. I used to show them to certain members of my family but it was the process of writing them that I really enjoyed.
Michael NaylorPublished 22 days ago in MotivationTo Give Your Last Twenty
He walks oddly, shuffling and nearly tripping down the hallway toward his apartment door. I slow my pace, allowing my neighbor— a stuffy ex-marine with one missing tooth, a strong odor of liquor and two weeks' worth of unwashed stench always accompanying him—to reach his door. I crinkle my nose, nearly gagging as he dawdles ahead.
AshleyPublished 30 days ago in MotivationIt Only Took One Minute.......
It only took a minute. I was sitting at the computer in my office when the phone rang. I picked up the receiver and then laid it down my desk as I went to find the student who the call was for. Within seconds I was back at my desk, ready to resume typing, when I heard the student yelling obscenities at me for listening in to his call through the handset that was still lying on the desk. Sick and tired of the lies he was spewing, I was up running down the hall, ready to kill him. By the time I reached him, I had calmed enough not to hurt him, but as I turned back towards my room, I knew that I couldn’t go on like this any longer. The decision was clear. I had to leave.
Gail WyliePublished about a month ago in MotivationFinding Inspiration During Change
Inspiration is all around us. Sometimes it comes in an email labeled 'TYWK' or 'For You'. Sometimes it's a meme posted on social media. Other times it's more subtle.
Judey KalchikPublished 2 months ago in Motivation- Content Warning
Simply Me.
I'll start this off by saying that if I had to choose a word for this next year on Vocal, it would be Discovery. Vocal has been my breakthrough for my writing. What I mean by that, is I have enjoyed writing since I can remember. As a child, and into my teens I loved writing poems and song lyrics, and eventually started writing fictional love stories. But then I became an adult, and that life hit me like a freight train. Writing fell on the back burner for many years, even though I still had a desire deep down to continue it. I always let life get in the way though. And then, in my early 30's I ran across the Vocal platform. A spark lit back up in me, just a small one though. Because unfortunately at the time I was stuck in an unhealthy addiction which consumed my time and energy. So I signed up for the yearly subscription, and started to write. And boy did I write, for several months in fact. But sadly a year down the road I looked at my progress, and all I had to show for it were a bunch of unfinished drafts. I was going through so much I didn't really have the ability or attention span to commit myself to what I so badly wanted to do. With that being said, and before I can talk about my goals and aspirations for this new year on Vocal, I need to give you a bit more insight into my past.
Tressa RosePublished 4 months ago in Motivation The Tithe
The Tithe The church has asked for your ten percent. There are the year end accounts to reconcile and requests on what to give in upcoming events, chances to volunteer to help the cause. The pessimist in me recounts the times in which I said I would give, even if only to myself, and came up short or lacking, missing a deadline or wanting another edit to the timeline so I could make room for the unrequited time. My ledger of lost opportunity looms above me like a ghost visiting my bedroom on Christmas Eve.
G. Douglas KerrPublished 4 months ago in MotivationReflections on Inspirations and Aspirations
I was planning to title this piece “My Aspiration for 2024 Is to Bug the Living Daylights Outta Vocal Until They Kick Me Off the Platform.”
Cathy holmesPublished 5 months ago in Motivation
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The Art of Letting Go
The Art of Letting Go: The Key to a Peaceful and Happy Life In today's world, where we face stress, anxiety, and pressures daily, the art of letting go becomes increasingly important. Have you ever thought about what it means to let go? Letting go is not just a phrase but a crucial skill that can help us live more peacefully and happily.
Nikkica YelicPublished about 8 hours ago in Motivation - AI-Generated
The Genius Wave: Unleashing the Creative Potential of Humanity
In a world increasingly driven by innovation and creativity, a new phenomenon is taking the intellectual landscape by storm: the Genius Wave. This wave represents a collective surge in creative energy and intellectual breakthroughs, propelling humanity into a new era of advancement and discovery.
MotivationPublished about 9 hours ago in Motivation Achieving Mental Peace Through Meditation: A Path to Inner Serenity
In our high speed, stress-filled world, the journey for mental harmony can frequently feel slippery. Everyday tensions, steady network, and the requests of current life can negatively affect our psychological prosperity. Notwithstanding, contemplation offers an integral asset to balance these burdens, giving a pathway to internal serenity and enduring mental harmony.
MD.KAMRUL HOSENPublished about 12 hours ago in MotivationRameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
Praggnanandhaa, also known as Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, is a highly talented and accomplished chess player from India. As of now, he holds a formidable FIDE rating of 2707, which places him at a remarkable 29th position in the world rankings. Praggnanandhaa is the highest-rated Indian chess player, and his highest rating was 2727, achieved in July 2023. He is the second Indian to achieve a rating of 2700, following in the footsteps of the legendary Viswanathan Anand.
Allwyn Roman WaghelaPublished about 16 hours ago in MotivationGod Loves Y-O-U
Have you ever worked in the garden? Do you like it? Or do you have a family member who likes it? My mom loves it. I watch her tend flowers and food plants. She loves getting her hands in the dirt. She spends a lot of time reading up on each plant and studying what it needs, and then she carefully plants and tends a garden of vegetables, flowers, vines, and shrubs. Each of those plants is just a mass of cellulose and other things that make them grow — but they all have different personalities. Each needs different amounts of water, sunlight, pruning, or other kinds of special treatment. When Mom has the time to care for her garden, it’s big and lush and beautiful.
Trenton AnthonyPublished about 16 hours ago in MotivationTime For Change And Take Revenge
A young girl named Elara lived in a small, vibrant village at the end of a magnificent forest. A good-natured and soft-spoken woman genuinely liked by those who came to know her was transformed into a victim of a pack of heartless and jealous neighbors. These villagers assumed that she was easily exploitable because of her gentle nature and proceeded to undermine her in every way possible.
Story StockPublished about 19 hours ago in Motivation- Content WarningAI-Generated
Top 8 Advantage of Workout Recuperating From Enslavement
In the event that you are recuperating from enslavement, it very well might be really smart to take on a few new sound propensities. One of them ought to be work out. In this aide, we will be investigating eight advantages that you'll encounter while you're getting in the most ideal shape.
RagasudhaPublished about 20 hours ago in Motivation Where will former 3 star David Osborne commit to?
As the excitement builds across the football community, one question remains on everyone's mind: where will standout 3-star running back David Osborne commit to attend school? With a plethora of offers and interest from top colleges and universities across the country, the talented athlete has sparked a frenzy of speculation among sports enthusiasts and college recruiters alike.
Gabe BrooksPublished a day ago in Motivation
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