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Writers Should Be Using Vocal+
I very much doubt that I am the only writer this side of the universe or any other side for that matter that struggles to stay focused. A creative mind is a wonderful and beautiful thing but it has a tendency to buzz and run from one creative project to another. For the longest time I struggled to stay focused on any one writing project and even harder to stay motivated when I did. Writing like any other craft takes practise.
Clara Elizabeth Hamilton Orr BurnsPublished 3 years ago in Journal5 more outstanding Little Black Book Vocal Challenge stories that top my list!
Who will win the top prize in the most exciting Vocal Challenge yet? The Little Black Book Challenge sponsored by Moleskine is the most exciting yet! It has the largest amount of submissions (10,500+ at the time of writing this article!)
5 stories I think *could* be Little Black Book Challenge Winners!
Have you been reading through the entries to the Little Black Book Challenge, wondering who is going to win? For me, this is a bit of a challenge. I want to see if I can pick who might win the top places of the LBB Challenge. In my 9–5, I work in non-fiction editing ... so I would like to think I might be able to pick out some of the best submissions (but time will tell!).
Why marketers are losers in the world of competitions
Vocal founder Jeremy Frommer’s celebratory story about growing the creative community to more than 20,000 Vocal+ members made much of the Challenges that have helped motivate them to keep writing, as well as attracting sponsors to pick up the tab for ever-more-lucrative prizes.
Jon McKnightPublished 3 years ago in JournalSooo...are you like, a Vocal junkie?
Confession time: I have not always been an active Vocal member. I joined in April 2019 and posted one poem, Find Them. I didn’t post anything again until February 2020. The daunting number of balls I juggled during that period could have been considered an admirable safety hazard violation worthy of Guinness World Records status.
The Dani WriterPublished 3 years ago in Journal4 Reasons to Enter Vocal's Writing Challenges
When Vocal introduced their challenges, I was really excited about them. In fact, forget was, I still am really excited about them.
Reija SillanpaaPublished 3 years ago in JournalHow to Earn More Tips on Vocal.
There are ways to garner more reads and then there are ways to garner more tips. Both often overlap but there are quite a few unique differences and ways you can increase your tip earnings without even needing to get a massive boost to your reads. Wanna now how? Wouldn't it be great if there was a neat little guide to help you.
Ciarán ColemanPublished 3 years ago in JournalLow Earnings? New Membership? Here's How I Surpassed the Required Withdrawal Limit on Vocal+ in Two Weeks!
Wow! Welcome everyone! Jeremy Frommer’s article Celebrating 20,000 Vocal+ Member Milestone comments on the influx of Vocal+ members that this platform has seen in the last few months! I must admit that I am one of you; recently joining and submitting my first story on February 15th, 2021. I am super excited that Vocal found me, and gave the writer in me a jumpstart!
Jilana BookerPublished 3 years ago in JournalLockdown's Unseen Crisis of Cognitive Bounce
Here’s a snapshot of my Thursday afternoon: 2 hour global conference presenting our digital transformation consultancy to several hundred excos across our top markets. 1 hour International Women’s Day panel pre-record. 2 x 30 min 2021 KPI setting sessions with direct reports. An hour with our holding co discussing shared service needs. 30 min consultation with my daughter’s college tutor and ex-husband. 30 min check in with French CEO. 1 hour session with tech founders looking for collaboration potential. 30 min client proposal run through. 30 min weekly status with US team. 8pm and breathe…
Bianca BestPublished 3 years ago in JournalLessons from Crashing an Engagement Party
Last night I was invited to a bar to sing karaoke. As a rule, I say no to karaoke. Nobody wants to hear me sing. But my partner and his friends are musicians and so (making him pinky promise that I wouldn’t have to perform) I decided to say yes.
Kelly EdenPublished 3 years ago in JournalI Let Work Rob Me Of My Life
I’ve been working for 12 hours straight already. It’s 8 pm and I’m just packing up to go home, have dinner, and then possibly spend another 3 hours on client files before officially calling it a night.
Alice VuongPublished 3 years ago in Journal10 Better Phrases Than "May I Pick Your Brain?"
Here’s what I hear when someone asks me if they can “pick my brain”. I want a cheat code to complete a project. I only wish to hear about the good bits. It’s all about me and my needs.
Joanna BloorPublished 3 years ago in Journal