Resources
From tips and tricks to product updates and inspiration, explore our resources to learn how to grow as a Vocal creator.
Tips And Guides
11 Reasons Why You Should Share Your Stories on Vocal
It’s hard to be a creator. Hard to stay inspired, hard to manage your own site, hard to get people to actually see what you’ve created when you finally get it out there. That’s why we made it easy.
Vocal TeamPublished 5 years ago in ResourcesHow to Embed Rich Media in Your Vocal Stories
Sometimes it takes more than just text to tell your story. Whether you’re showcasing your latest Vimeo short or using your Instagram posts to add a personalized touch, there are many ways to bring your Vocal story to life. But adding photos, videos, audio, and social media posts shouldn’t slow your creative flow.
Vocal TeamPublished 5 years ago in ResourcesHow to Create Stories People Will Actually Read
According to The Writing Cooperative, you only have 10-20 seconds to catch a reader’s attention. People have a tendency to scan stories for only the most relevant information, and bounce right off the page if they’re not hooked quickly. So, how do you create stories people will actually read?
Vocal TeamPublished 5 years ago in ResourcesHow Promoting Your SoundCloud on Vocal Can Help You Grow Your Fanbase and Earn Money
SoundCloud has become an essential tool for many talented artists—offering them tools and community to share their music, reach fans, find potential collaborators, all while honing their craft.
Vocal TeamPublished 5 years ago in Resources22 Tools to Help You Create Better Vocal Stories
With just the basics—a passion and a place to share it—anyone is able to create an engaging, enjoyable story. But to create a portfolio of stories that each have longevity, originality, and can help you build a dedicated fan base? That might take a little more help.
Vocal TeamPublished 5 years ago in ResourcesHow to Find Inspiration for Your Vocal Stories on Reddit
As a creator, it’s important for you to be consistent, but it can be particularly hard to create on-demand. We all know that inspiration doesn’t strike on a schedule, and creativity can wither away just when you need it the most. Still, you need captivating stories that are fresh and engaging so you can attract—and keep—readers.
Vocal TeamPublished 5 years ago in ResourcesWhy All Creators Should Be Storytelling
Creators come in all shapes and sizes—podcasters, novelists, poets, musicians, artists, enthusiasts, vloggers, and more—but we all have one thing in common: we have stories to share with the world.
Vocal TeamPublished 5 years ago in ResourcesTips to Grow Your Audience On Vocal
Finding success with Vocal means something different for everyone. Maybe your priority is fostering a supportive community; maybe it’s creating the next "What Colors Are This Dress?" story and breaking the internet. Either way, attracting the right audience will help achieve whatever goal you’ve set for yourself. And though we give you the tools you need to create beautiful stories and connect with audiences, there are always some further steps you can take to increase your reach and build a following.
Vocal TeamPublished 5 years ago in ResourcesHow to Recycle Your Content on Vocal
No matter where you look online, high-quality content is always in high demand. Creating stories that connect with your audience can be hard work—but doing so on a regular basis can be an even greater challenge, particularly when you have to find a way to promote it.
Vocal TeamPublished 6 years ago in ResourcesHow Vocal Can Help YouTube Creators Grow Subscribers and Earn Extra Money
YouTube has become one of the most heavily-monetized social media platforms in the world, and has launched thousands of careers to stardom. YouTubers work tirelessly to expand their channel and, to get the fans they want, they need to market themselves as much as possible.
Vocal TeamPublished 6 years ago in ResourcesHow Musicians Can Use Vocal to Get Discovered and Earn Money
"I wish there had been a music business 101 course I could have taken."—Kurt Cobain Ask anyone in the music industry what the top challenges for musicians are and they'll respond:
Vocal TeamPublished 6 years ago in ResourcesHow Vocal Can Help Podcasters Grow Their Audience and Earn Money
Being a podcaster means that you need to have a lot of dedication to your art. Podcasts are notoriously difficult to profit from—more so than books, videos, or even music. Along with being difficult to monetize, podcasts are incredibly difficult to market.
Vocal TeamPublished 6 years ago in Resources