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The Lessons All Writers Can Learn from the Amazing J R R Tolkien
One dreary day, a professor was sitting at his desk when a fateful event occurred. As he marked examination papers, he noticed that a student had left a page blank. For some inexplicable reason, he jotted down a sentence: In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.
Sam H ArnoldPublished about a year ago in JournalPaper Anniversary
Sooo, @Vocal, do you know what today is? No? To be completely honest, I didn’t expect you to remember. Today is our first anniversary! One year ago today, I decided to take a chance on you.
Lilly CooperPublished about a year ago in JournalHere Are The Things I Look For As A Beta Reader
So, you want to be a Beta-Reader too? Nice! "Alright, CyCy. I know you explained what a Beta-Reader is yesterday but what now?"
Black History Month: The Murder Of Emmett Till
If anyone were to ever ask the question of when exactly did the American Civil Rights movement begin, they would probably receive multiple responses. Perhaps the best response that one could give would be August 28th, 1955. It was on this day that one of the most senseless and brutal murders in American history took place, the murder of Emmett Louis Till. This was also the day that darkness was brought to the light in a way that would change the world forever.
Joe PattersonPublished about a year ago in JournalThe Ultimate Guide To Winning Vocal Challenges
Vocal Media has come under a lot of fire in recent months. Well, maybe longer than that. Even I was ready to throw in the towel. Then I didn’t. Call it ego, call it whatever you want, but my last challenge win made me kinda love them a bit again.
To Win Just Once
Introduction These are just some mind wanderings on winning or placing in Vocal Challenges as well as the almost daily multiple Top Story awards.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about a year ago in JournalMy Vocal Perspective
My Vocal Perspective “Is it worth it?” — Anonymous Questioner(s) My answer is yes. Your answer depends on your definition of “worth.”
KJ AartilaPublished about a year ago in JournalBuying Myself Flowers
Miley Cyrus and Shakira are showing us that in 2023, we’re not crying about past betrayals. We’re not crying about shitty people. We are going to capitalize on emotional pain and trauma and turn it into relatable anthems that get us the bag and keep us empowered!
I Paint Faces
I paint faces strange, alien, colorful, unnerving, beautiful, ugly faces. It started a few years ago, almost like a compulsion. I was uncomfortable, lost, and I wanted to vanish into the background of everyone's story including my own.
The Write Passion
On the whole as a species humans seek passion. Excitement. Thrills. What makes us feel that excitement is a little different from person to person.
Lilly CooperPublished about a year ago in Journal7 Unique Business Ideas to Start in 2023
We all have the same number of hours in each day, but we're still able to use them to achieve different things. While some people may use their hours to go to work and make money, others may use their hours to start a small business and earn even more money. But how do you go about starting a business? Where do you even get the ideas for your business?
figueredocPublished about a year ago in JournalThe Millenial Post
Introduction This is my thousandth story on Vocal. I certainly didn't expect this and wasn't sure whether this would be a poem or something more involved. On thinking, the poem limit on Vocal is just a hundred words and at this point, I have already written fifty words and I have not yet begun to say what I want to say.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about a year ago in Journal