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Vocal Creators Chronicle Vol. 8

Made With Love #creatorsofvocal #chroniclecreators #bevocal

By The Vocal Creators ChroniclePublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 10 min read
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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!

Reflecting on our roots and looking at pushing on, this monthly edition is all about LOVE. Valentine's Day is approaching, so it feels apt that as we say goodbye to the month which holds within it the gloomiest day of the year, we bring love, light and laughter into our lives. Every article and short story celebrated below is imbibed with love.

Enjoy, with love from your VCC.

~Be sure to hit that 'back button' or follow the 'return to magazine link' (available in some inclusions) to return to the main magazine and explore all of its content.~

Our suggested soundtrack for this read....

Let's begin....

Julianna Byrd: An Anthology of Poetry.

Our first expression of love is for a dear VCC friend - Julianna Byrd. Julianna's poetry is akin to raptures leaving a soul. Each time she pens a new piece the quality notches up another level. A huge talent and certainly worthy of a subscription.

Love Letters From Heather ~ Heather Down

From a mother to a daughter with love because Valentine's Day doesn't need to be reserved for lovers.

"When you found your birth mom on Facebook…what a day. I always knew it would come eventually, and I understood it would be what we all needed to heal and move forward. I imagined I would be so cool with it. But imagination and reality can be two different beasts."

Bringing Back the Magic. ~ Rachel MJ

Reconnecting with your creative potential.

"I stopped seeing the imagery. I think it's because my everyday stressors became too much to juggle, and instead of fixing it, my brain shut down, along with it the parts of me that were responsible for feeling peace, wonder, and joy.

This year, I want to change that.

This year, I'm bringing the magic back.

'The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.'

― J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan"

I Wanted to be a Womaniser ~ Tom Bissonette

The transformative journey of a self-confessed incel.

"Turned out nothing was missing; there was just something there that wasn’t working anymore. It was my need to prove something. I couldn’t settle for being A man, I had to be THE man. I would have no choice but to objectify women if I objectified myself. Having this narrow, artificial concept of manhood deprived me of an authentic self and made real connection impossible."

Female Volcels: Voluntarily Celibate ~ Sai Marie Johnson

"First, let's begin with the definition of this interesting new term, Volcel: a person who has chosen to be voluntarily celibate.

Now, that we have an idea of what a Volcel is, let's take a look at this interesting trend among women who traditionally support feminism, sexual liberation, and the right for women to engage in their own consensual sexuality and expression without being shamed or degraded for doing so."

Are We Using The Toxic Person Label a Little Too Much? ~ Rashmi G

"And the best we can do sometimes is to give people a chance. We give this not by tolerating or choosing to be the victim. But by letting them be in their space and not resort to labelling them with other people. Let’s save our energies for better stuffs."

I'm Panromantic Asexual ~ Natasja Rose

Never fear, the regularly schedulled Australian poli-sci content you know and love is tucked into the end of this entry. But, with the theme of LOVE in mind, Natasja had something else to contribute to this issue instead.

"A lot of the discussion around "LGBT Issues" centres around whether or not LGBTQ+ people are humans deserving of equal rights...

Another common question is, paraphrased: “What do all those labels even mean?”

That’s the question that I’ll be focused on tonight. What do all the labels mean, and how they can be liberating and limiting at the same time."

Some of the Best NFT Artists and Projects of 2021 - NFT Development Company

For every creative person, the new Creator's Economy is a fascinating development in our landscape.

"After selling an NFT collage for a record $69 million at Christie’s, Mike Winklemann, who goes by the name Beeple , is now the third most valuable living artist (after David Hockney and Jeff Koons )."

VCC Collections

Who Defines Authenticity?

After the #Remarkably Real Challenge set by Vocal, VCC celebrated some of our favourite reads in this short celebration of authenticity.

Hygge & Sleep Resolutions

We are supposed to spend a third of our lives in the land of nod... so it makes sense to write about such a significant part of our lives. Here is a collection of stories from Vocal's #Sleep Resolution Challenge.

Hygge Short Stories Vol. 1

A collection of love stories from the VCC team.

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From the Editors...

Co-Founder, Digital Editor & Public Relations: LESLEY LEATHERDALE B.A. (CALL ME LES)

Social Media Management Portfolio

2021 Year in Review. Vocal Media and my fellow creators gave me the wind I needed to launch a new career path. But, I'll never forget where I earned my wings: my alma mater, Western University, in London, ON, Canada. #purplepride #westernuniversity

Co-Founder & Content Editor: CAROLINE JANE

Nowhere: A Land of Loss and Liberty.

Getting my creative mojo back has been difficult. With the latest fiction challenge for the Night Owl, I finally managed to create a short piece of fiction - all about a person getting their mojo back and becoming appreciative! If you are a creative person and enjoy vivid description, I am hoping that this piece resonates.

Directly From Vocal

Latest Product Update

Justin Maury lays out a new look and tells us what creators can expect soon. Btw, did you know that you can chat with Vocal on Twitter?? Tell them what you think in real time!

Meet Dane BH

When she's not writing poetry, hanging with her adoring partner, or cooking and posting about food, come find her mixing and mingling in Great Incantations and Vocal Social Society. We loved getting to know her better.

"Learning that I wasn’t at the mercy of my own creativity’s whim, but had some agency in the matter, was a turning point [in my writing career]." -Dane BH

Vocal Spotlights of 2021

Meet the top 24 creators of 2021 who are doing extraordinary things in your communities. Les is honoured to have made the list!

Denouement Among the Lilies

VCC is thrilled to be mentioned in Vocal's Senior Manager's reflections on 2021.

Vocal Challenge News

Write-Share-Read

If you're entering Vocal challenges, you need to visit a group dedicated entirely to them. Come hang with your VCC team in Great Incantations. Details below!

Latest Bracket Challenge Results

Unique to Great Incantations, a peer reviewed challenge contest! Brought to you by Steven Lance. Missed this round? Next one is coming soon, so be sure to drop in and check the featured section for details.

Psst! Have You Checked For Your Name??

Direct Link to The Vocal+ Fiction Shortlist Index

Open Challenges*

Hometown Heroes

"Join the Hometown Heroes Challenge by composing an open letter addressed to the people who have shaped who you are."

Partner: Be a Mentor

We Have a Dream

"Join the We Have a Dream Challenge by telling us the steps you’re going to take to foster kindness and inclusivity in 2022. "

Partner: I Have a Dream Foundation

Special Features For Creators

Lighthearted Humour From Josh Lowe...Again!

Keep 'em coming Josh!

Newest VCC Social Media Initiative

Get hashtagging. Whatever platform you use, share those pet stories, images and memes! #catsofvocal #dogsofvocal

Cats and dogs rule the internet for a reason, and posting about them is a great way to interact with your audience.

Be sure to tag us, too! Insta: @vocal_creators_chronicle, Twitter: @VocalChronicle

Books From Creators You Know & Love or Need to Meet! Issue 2

Check out what we create offsite. Are you a book writing member of Vocal Social Society? Let us know!

Meet a Vocal Social Society Member

Britt Blomster: Not only is she a prolific writer by metrics of both volume and talent, but she consistently engages in meaningful comments to her peers. We see your hard work and kindness, Britt. Thank you for being part of the Vocal experience we aim to create in Vocal Social Society and Great Incantations.

Example work from Britt.

That's all for now!

*(As of DOP)

P.S. You might have noticed that this issue is a tad longer...we're changing to a monthly release instead of biweekly. But it's not half the fun—we'll be putting out "short reels" of collections in-between issues, so drop into the profile often for more content from fellow creators trumpeted into the world by the VCC. Better yet, subscribe! And if you're inclined, you are welcome to support our work with a pledge.

Note: James is taking a much deserved holiday. But while away, he is considering new ways to improve your VCC experience. Stay tuned!

Announcement: In honour of Black History Month, VCC will be championing Black voices of Vocal with a Special Issue written by the exceptional creators in our groups we've come to know and love. Team leads are Blessing Akpan & Clyde E. Dawkins. To be included in the committee, message either of the team leads or the Chronicle on FB. More info coming soon!

If you have an adventure, idea, story or piece of music that needs to be shared more widely, then please, let us hear about it.

Until next time, reminding you we are #bettertogether

Our email is always open. Share your kindness. Celebrate life.

Be sure to subscribe to The Vocal Creators Chronicle on Vocal to receive all the latest updates from your favourite magazine BY CREATORS & FOR CREATORS in your daily news feed.

Vocal Is For Everyone. Join Vocal+ today and start publishing your creations alongside thousands of other talented creators from around the globe.

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Message the Editors: Les, James or Caroline, and let them know what you are thinking about. Address: [email protected] or through Messenger on our Facebook page.

Important Note: While we love the brand that gives our creations a place in the world, The Vocal Creators Chronicle is an independent publication. We are NOT Vocal Media, and we neither represent them nor answer questions on their behalf. All direct Vocal inquires should be directed to their support staff, starting here: SUPPORT. You may also find relevant information through their resources section, which can be found here: RESOURCES.

About our content: According to Vocal, anyone can publish on their platform. They moderate every story to ensure it complies with their Community Guidelines. However, they do not fact-check every story. Furthermore, the views and opinions expressed in the stories of the columnists and the editors of The Vocal Creators Chronicle are those of the individual Creators and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Vocal nor The Vocal Creators Chronicle. The Chronicle does not accept liability for the personal opinions or use of advice of any of the columnists or editors. All advice is considered to be undertaken solely at the readers' discretion. Non-original content submitted by columnists is expected to be used in accordance with its source licensing agreements and The Chronicle does not accept personal liability for the use of content included by its columnists.

First published February 2, 2021 by The Vocal Creators Chronicle.

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