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7 Habits of Highly Productive People
Productivity is never an accident. It's the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer
Ashley PagePublished about a month ago in Journal
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 2 months 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 month ago in Journal
Here 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 2 months ago in Journal
The Writer's Guide to Broken Characters
Are you looking to write a story with a broken character in it but unsure how? Consider this your guide. Related: Let's Talk About: Writing Light-Haired Villains
The 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 2 months 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 3 months 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!
Nicole H ChiuPublished 3 months ago in Journal
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 3 months ago in Journal
