Ciarán Coleman
Bio
'There's no time for hatred, only questions
What is love, where is happiness
What is life, where is peace?
When will I find the strength to bring me release?'
- Jeff Buckley
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I experienced Vocal burnout. Here's how to avoid it.
About two months ago, just before Christmas, I was at the top of my Vocal game, averaging about a story a day and never failing to miss one. When burning passion and casual fun become a habit the results can be amazing, exhilarating and, unfortunately, addictive. I took way too long for me to realise I had fallen down a writing rabbit hole, not only on Vocal, but in all my scribbles.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Journal
How to be a Consistent Writer on Vocal.
It's not easy being consistent at anything in life, let alone when there's a global pandemic just outside the door. The days are long and finding the motivation to do simple tasks is fleeting. God knows, I've been in Christmas mode since November, getting up at one and going to bed at three.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Journal
So you liked Star Wars? Here's 5 More Awesome Film series to help keep you Entertained in 2021.
So you've just binged all of the Star War's films (guilty) and now you're in silent agony, with nothing new to watch. You might have liked the story and music of the originals, the characters and action of the prequels and the cinematography and acting of the sequels, but the sci-fi elements? Maybe not so much. And that's ok! As a big fan of both Star Wars and Science Fiction, they can seem pretty similar or, at least, hard to tell apart but this surprisingly isn't the case.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Geeks
- Top Story - February 2021
The Right Horror Movie For You.Top Story - February 2021
Horror can seem like a pretty daunting genre to try and get into, especially if you're easily spooked or squeamish. Like many other genres, it can seem pretty one note from the outside with each individual film difficult to put apart from the next but this actually isn't the case.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Horror
Lucky Lucy
He sat there, feverish and surrounded in his own blood, back pressed awkwardly against the hotel wall. Panic sounded out in the form of his frantic, laboured breaths that echoed throughout the small hallway. He clawed at his neck as bile rose in his throat. He vomited again. The carpet stained crimson.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Horror
Nina Cried Power.
I came across Nina Simone's music one lazy April evening two years ago, as if destined from above. A newly born Jeff Buckley fan, his cover (unbeknownst to me at the time) of Nina's 'Lilac Wine' was a song I quickly grew to love. After falling in love with Hozier's album, 'Wasteland Baby' that same month, in particular the opening track 'Nina Cried Power', I grew curious of who this 'Nina' was.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Beat
How to Write a Killer Short Story for a Vocal Challenge.
So a new Vocal challenge has popped up, this time asking you to write a short story. Eager to get started you read the guidelines and examine the prompt. A couple of ideas already start taking shape in your head.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Journal
The 12 Songs that Made My 2020.
Consistent is probably the last word I'd use to describe 2020 - well, except for the music I listened too. With more time than ever before to explore new genres, artists and songs, 2020 has proved to be the best year for expanding my music catalogue yet. A small feat to some but for an avid music lover like me, this simple fact has proven to be an ever-present light in the dark of 2020.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Beat
Ireland Saving the World, One Gift at a Time.
It's 2020. Everyone and their grandmother's aware of global warming and, more importantly, viscerally aware of humanity's role in speeding it up. These days more people than ever are actively taking steps to help save the environment but at this time of year, the natural stresses of Christmas make it easy to forget about the environment and we unknowingly allow excess wastes to pile up.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Lifehack
10 Awesome Writing Tips from Stephen King that will Greatly Improve your Story Writing.
Stephen King has been the leading man in horror stories for several decades now, but that doesn't mean his great writing tips don't transcend to other genres. In fact, King's rule's for writing encompass all kinds of fiction (and even non-fiction). These 10 tips from the critically acclaimed author have greatly improved my stories and writing, hopefully they'll help you too.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Lifehack
- Top Story - December 2020
An Ode to Christmas Past.Top Story - December 2020
T'was several days ago, when all through my house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse - that was, until the Vocal Team messaged me about writing this story. A story celebrating all the beautiful, little details of my usual Christmas, which every year amalgamate into something innately special and personal. (Well, every year before this one.)
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Families
5 Unique Ways you can Save the Environment (and Money) this Christmas.
Christmas has become a time of endless spending for many of us here on Earth, a time of year where we forget about saving money, cutting down on expenses and eating healthy. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, to be honest, we all deserve a break from the everyday stresses of life. That being said having a little money left over after Christmas is certainly a challenge. It seems there couldn't be a worse time to start thinking about giving back to the environment.
By Ciarán Coleman3 years ago in Lifehack