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Vocal Bonus Leaderboard: 02/21/2024
Welcome to this week's edition of Vocal's leaderboard! We're here to showcase the outstanding contributions of our community members. Join us as we explore the diverse stories that captured our eyes, hearts, and minds this past week.
Vocal TeamPublished 3 months ago in ResourcesAbecedarian Challenge Winners
How much do we want to be aware of form, in a formal poem — and how much do we want the form to disappear? Philip Larkin was a poet with a gift for writing work that adheres quite tightly to pattern; and yet his skill causes the form almost to disappear, to melt into meaning. In our Abecedarian challenge, a formal structure is right out in front: the letters of the alphabet at the beginning of each line. Some of you landed neatly on each letter, accenting the form itself; other entries — while keeping to our rubric — worked to make the form flow into the poem. One’s no better than the other; it’s just fascinating for us to see the different ways in which you all approached this challenge.
Vocal Curation TeamPublished 3 months ago in Resources📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 02/15/2024
Our “Raise Your Voice Threads” are hosted every other Thursday at 12PM ET to offer creators more avenues to uncover exceptional stories on Vocal. As we are continuously searching for fresh creators and inspiring stories, this thread provides an opportunity to exchange and discuss the stories that have moved and motivated us on Vocal.
Raise Your Voice by VocalPublished 3 months ago in ResourcesVocal Bonus Leaderboard: 02/14/2024
On this Valentine's Day, we thank all of our creators for sharing their creativity and passion with us. Whether you're celebrating with a loved one or embracing self-love, we hope this week's stories have inspired and uplifted you. Here are this week's winners.
Vocal TeamPublished 3 months ago in Resources#200 Challenge Winners
Congratulations, folks. You made us cry. I’m serious. We found the entries to the #200 Challenge truly moving, and we are so glad to hear what Vocal means to all of you. It hasn’t been easy sometimes, keeping the show on the road — but you are what makes it possible, and you are what makes it worthwhile, and we are so lucky to have a reminder of that in all the entries to this challenge.
Vocal Curation TeamPublished 3 months ago in ResourcesVocal Bonus Leaderboard: 02/07/2024
Welcome to this week's edition of the Vocal Leaderboard! We're thrilled to showcase the exceptional talent and creativity that has graced our platform over the past week. Let's dive into the highlights and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our creators.
Vocal TeamPublished 3 months ago in Resources📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 02/01/2024
Our “Raise Your Voice Threads” are hosted every other Thursday at 12PM ET to offer creators more avenues to uncover exceptional stories on Vocal. As we are continuously searching for fresh creators and inspiring stories, this thread provides an opportunity to exchange and discuss the stories that have moved and motivated us on Vocal.
Raise Your Voice by VocalPublished 3 months ago in ResourcesVocal Bonus Leaderboard: 01/31/2024
Welcome to the Weekly Leaderboard, where we highlight the exceptional creators and stories that have ignited discussions and garnered immense support within our community. This week has brought forth a diverse array of voices and narratives, showcasing the depth and talent that makes Vocal sing. Let's dive into the latest standouts.
Vocal TeamPublished 3 months ago in ResourcesVocal Bonus Leaderboard: 01/24/2024
Welcome to another exciting edition of Vocal's Weekly Leaderboard! As we embrace the latest literary gems and community favorites, join us in celebrating the creators who have captivated our attention and stirred discussions over the past week.
Vocal TeamPublished 3 months ago in ResourcesVocal Creator Chat: 01/23/2024
Have questions about creating stories, growing your audience, and getting rewarded on Vocal? The Vocal community and team are here to help answer your questions and feedback together.
Vocal Creator ChatPublished 4 months ago in ResourcesVocal's Community Investment Round: On Being Both a Creator and Investor
As Vocal's Reg CF Community Fundraising Round approaches its January 31st deadline, we appreciate the insightful concerns raised by our valued community members. There is one question that we have seen pop up repeatedly across a few different channels: "Will investing mean a creator is unable to enter and win Challenges?" We want to address this concern head-on and allay any fears about the potential conflict between investing and entering the writing challenges that are so central to the Vocal experience.
Vocal TeamPublished 4 months ago in ResourcesWhodunit Challenge Winners
I was there… but how reliable is eyewitness testimony, really? That’s the question GK Bird asks in a stylish winning piece with that title. This Down Under writer has placed as a runner-up in our Vocal Challenges, and then moved to second place, and now is finally in the winner’s circle, so big congratulations. “I know exactly what happened!” one character exclaims as the tale opens, but then we are given shifting perspectives on the scene, undercutting our assumptions and building suspense around ‘the incident’. Well done!
Vocal Curation TeamPublished 4 months ago in Resources