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Vocal Deep Cuts 5. Top Story - August 2023.
Another Monday, another random picture of deeply sliced fruit, means only one thing - another edition of Vocal Deep Cuts. I said when I published the first edition of this series that I would continue doing it if there was continued interest in it. I am pleased to say there has been, and here we are for the 5th in the series.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Journal
Thank You Wes. Top Story - August 2023.
So I realized today is the birthday of Wesley Earl Craven aka the Master of Horror aka my number one top favorite filmmaker ever aka one of my heroes of writing. Wes Craven’s life was no doubt defined by the great body of cinema that he left behind and I wanted to highlight his cinematic masterpieces that helped to shape me as an artist.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Journal
Writing Is a Gift. Top Story - August 2023.
Writing is such a gift. Hi fellow writers and Vocalites! It has been some time now since I have been on a hiatus. It's been sweet and wonderful and much needed. I have been so grateful to see that there has been a steady stream of readers on some of my stories while away.
By amaliarose3 years ago in Journal
On Creative Burnout. Top Story - August 2023.
I've hit a wall, and I'm probably burnt out creatively. I've been thinking to myself: I can't be burnt out right now. In fact, I feel like I'm in a sort of creative flow at the moment. I've been writing frequently, and big ideas have been at the forefront of my mind, so how can I sit here and make this claim?
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Journal
On the Edge of a 1800s Hong Kong Graveyard . Top Story - July 2023.
I look out the window of my apartment. It's a graveyard out there. Not good vibes, or favorable Feng shui, as they say here. The tombstones line up in rows beneath my bedroom window. I check to make sure my bed isn’t facing the same direction. The atmosphere grows heavy.
By Scott Christenson🌴3 years ago in Journal
Why I Use Vocal. Top Story - July 2023.
I joined Vocal in May of 2021. I found it when I was looking for writing contests to enter, something I've always enjoyed doing in my spare time. I began to use the platform periodically when a challenge held my interest, but I was never super active on the website until May of this year.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Journal
A Plea to Spammers. Top Story - July 2023.
New (and older) Vocal users - let me appeal to your business sense and desire to make money. Spamming people’s stories with your links is not the way to go about it, nor is posting AI only created content. I can only imagine any gain in results, if there are any, are quickly lost. You are only hurting your attempts to create viable business by creating a disrespected reputation instead! If you want to be successful as a creator, it’s a long-term investment of your time and money.
By Archived User3 years ago in Journal
Terrible Mistakes New Writers Need To Avoid. Top Story - July 2023.
All writers make mistakes whether it is their first time writing a novel or their dozenth time writing a novel, mistakes are bound to happen, but if you're aware of the more common ones, then they'll be easier to avoid.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Journal
What will you be?. Top Story - July 2023.
There was a book I read as a kid. I don't remember the title and Google seems to only want to pull up one written in 2021. That is most defintiely not it. It was my favorite book though and I feel as if I almost imagined it at this point.
By Sara Wilson3 years ago in Journal
