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Tattooed Individuals Make the Best Employees
Tattoos are often thought to be a sign of a “bad” person, whether that be in terms of violence or trustworthiness. In many countries, tattoos are still thought to be associated with gang members, and despite being a popular aspect of American culture, many companies will not hire someone with visible tattoos. In reality, tattoos are a sign of the perfect professional. Tattooed individuals are creative, devoted, and mentally strong.
Victoria RiveraPublished 3 months ago in Journal5 Lessons Learned From My First 3 Months Writing on Vocal
“You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” ― Octavia E. Butler
Trisha DunbarPublished 3 months ago in Journal
Be More Vocal
I have always been trying to find a voice. Since I was a child, I have always been the shy one. The person in the back of the class who never speaks. The invisible boy who everyone forgets. The last one chosen for any group activity or sports team.
S.A. OzbournePublished 4 months ago in Journal
4 Writing Lessons From John Fante — The Great Unknown Writer
I read Ask The Dusk by John Fante some months ago, and I’m still reeling from the experience. By God, Fante is the best writer that nobody knows.
Vocal Creators Chronicle Vol. 8
The Vocal Creators Chronicle was founded on a love for creativity with the one ambition to celebrate fellow creators. To fulfil this ambition, we bring attention to a broad range of creators' work, carve out target audiences, and innovate to extend reach to readers. As we return from our Christmas hiatus and step into 2022, we are as adventurous as ever in chasing our dreams. Recently, we've strolled onto Twitter!
The Vocal Creators ChroniclePublished 4 months ago in JournalThe Top Stretching Routines for All-Day Computer Users
Working on your computer for hours on end can be good for your bank account, but maybe not your muscles. The convenience that comes with working online comes with a price. That price that you'll pay might come in the form of weaker muscles.
Vocal Memes for Established Creators (Part II)
After having a bit of a rough patch last year I decided to release my list of Vocal Memes for Established Creators to try and lift the mood, and I have to say, it was relatively successful. My decision to do so was largely inspired by my life motto which goes something like:
J. R. LowePublished 4 months ago in Journal
The ‘Pandemic Brain’ is real, can we ever recover from it?
The big and abrupt change in lifestyle when the pandemic began, matched with isolation and the uncertainty on when it will end, exposed people to small but constant doses of stress that messed with parts of the brain that control executive functions, learning, and memory, explained neuroscientist Tina Franklin in an interview with The Atlantic.
Remember That Writing Is Art
So you've posted a story on Vocal (or wherever) that you truly think is your best work yet. You sit and check the stats page every five minutes hoping to see it blow up. Day by day it accumulates a few views and you've earned a penny here and there but this article is shaping up to be kind of like all the rest: average.
Alisha TaddeiPublished 4 months ago in Journal
The Website Mistake that Cost Me $500
I woke up to a nasty surprise this month. Back in October 2020, I did my Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas post. In my haste to find images, I included an image of Mike Pence with a fly on his head from the Vice Presidential debate.
Shamona PretzPublished 4 months ago in JournalSo You Didn't Make The Cut. Now What?
A Community on the Edge Starting about about 7:00am Tuesday morning, and possibly hours before that, the collective platform waited, refreshing the Top Stories so we didn't miss the penultimate moment. It was make-or break. For some, it seems the anticipated post would define our success or failure on the platform. Self-esteem would be boosted or tanked. Hopes would be lifted or dashed. It came a day late, but and it came in like the wrecking ball we all thought it would be: the 1,025 finalists for the Vocal+ Fiction Awards, which accepted over 13,000 submissions between October 12 and December 29, 2021.
Ashley McGeePublished 4 months ago in Journal
The Why and How of Personal Branding
In the social media era, more people are sharing more information than ever before. But true personal marketing goes beyond this by intentionally building a professional brand others recognize and value.
