I've seen this problem pop up a few times in the Facebook groups, and I haven't seen a fix for it yet, so this is just one idea for a temporary solution to whatever's going on with Vocal.
Sometimes Vocal has problems. Things don't upload properly, glitches occur. I don't know, tech stuff.
Recently, it would seem that some published stories are not matching the final versions that were submitted by their authors. Instead, former drafts—or parts of old drafts—are being approved and sent out into the world. Yikes.
Unfortunately, this glitch can seriously affect the way our stories are received. It can change the titles, the images, and the contents. And even the slightest change to any one of those things can drastically affect the number of views, likes, and tips a story generates.
This has now happened to me a couple of times. When published, my stories have maintained the placeholder title I gave them when I first started writing. So when I share these links, the titles that appear are not the titles I had ultimately submitted for approval, but ones I had decided not to use.
Some of my temporary titles were simply the names of whatever Challenges they were submissions for; others were stupid ideas I wouldn't want associated with my final product. I got lucky with the ones that came out wrong. I shudder to think of the embarrassing throwaways that could have been revealed.
I didn't initially have this problem; I wasn't plugging stories into Vocal drafts until I had finished editing them in Microsoft Word. But I've since started writing my stories on Vocal itself, which means a lot of edits, a lot of changes, and a lot of risk for something to come out wrong.
So here's my solution: If you're someone who writes and edits on Vocal, create a new story when you finish your draft. Transfer the final version of everything to a brand new draft and submit that. That way, there's no old content for your submission to revert back to. You can then delete the original draft. (Also keep a copy of each story in Word, just in case.)
This isn't a method I've tested (but will on this story), but I assume that it will do the trick while Vocal figures things out. It seems a rather obvious answer, but it's likely a simple, relatively quick way to ensure that this particular glitch won't affect your work.
A similar problem that I've seen come up is where a story is published with completely different images from anything the author ever used. I haven't personally experienced this issue, and I doubt that the solution I posit here would do anything to solve it.
If you're still having problems, you can contact Vocal's support staff, and they should be able to go in and fix the error. In my experience, these responses are pretty quick and helpful.
One way to contact Vocal for help is by emailing them directly at [email protected]. You can also check out their support page, which has comprehensive answers to common questions. You can submit a formal request for assistance here.
Hopefully Vocal will be able to fix whatever is causing these errors. In the meantime, we can try to mitigate the risk to our stories and take measures to ensure that the final product our readers see is the one we worked so hard to perfect.
If you have any suggestions for how to navigate these issues, please share them in a story of your own or leave a post on the Vocal Media Creators Hub Facebook page!
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S. Frazer
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10 sensible ways to know the genuine minds of people you met for the first time; When we are meeting someone for the first time, we are burdened with information. It can be difficult to know what kind of person they are. That’s why it’s important to communicate with a clear understanding. According to experts, 55% of what we convey comes from body language, 38% from the tone of voice, and only 7% from what we actually say. This means that when we meet someone for the first time, we have to take into account these three factors, in addition to what a person’s appearance may suggest. So, if you want to have a good understanding of someone’s personality when you first meet them, pay attention to the following clues—starting from the head down! Number 1: Eye Contact They often say that the eyes give light to the soul. The key to knowing which kind of eye contact someone is giving you is to consider the context. For instance, if a person steadily gazes at you, it could mean there’s an interest. On the other hand, when you look into someone's eye and he can’t look back at you, it’s a sign that he is either nervous or he has something else in mind,if you’re talking with someone whose look makes you uncomfortable, especially if he's steady and not blinking, something is definitely wrong, Number 2: Eyebrows: If you want to see how comfortable a person is, take a look at their eyebrows! There are three main emotions that make one's eyebrows go up: these are surprise, worry, and fear. Always raise your eyebrows when you’re having a conversation with a friend. An uncomfortable conversation can cause fear, worry, and surprise looks. Number 4:one can smile when it comes to smiling, the mouth can lie, but the eyes can’t. Genuine smiles reach the eyes, People often smile to hide what they’re so to know if a smile is genuine, look for crinkles at the corners of their eyes. If they aren’t there, that smile is hiding something! Number 5: Number Side Glance People who are warm and open to meeting you will have their bodies facing you, and they will look you in the eye. On the flip side, if you’ve just met someone and they immediately glance away to the side, this is a subconscious body language sign that means they are looking for an escape. Number 6:Frequent nodding Nodding is usually a sign that someone agrees with you. But When you’re telling someone something and they nod excessively, this means that they are worried about what you think of them or that you doubt their ability to follow your instructions. On the other hand, frequent nodding could also be unconscious gestures that are cues for the other person to get a move on, just like when a person keeps looking at their watch or touches their car keys. Number 7:Posture How someone carries themselves can give you some indications about their self-confidence. For example, if someone is walking upright with their shoulders back and looking straight, that gives an indication that they feel good about themselves and have confidence. However, if someone is slouching over and looking at the ground when they walk, that gives a much different impression. It may not necessarily mean that they have low self-esteem, but that’s the message it gives Number 8:Rubbing hands It is believed that the hands broadcast what the head is thinking. When a person is rubbing their hands together, it generally means that they have a positive feeling about something. People usually do this when they are hopeful about something good coming up in the future and they’re excited about it. Number 9:Handshake You can tell a lot from a person’s handshake. Soft and flabby, and they are likely to be submissive or a pushover. They are too hard and crushing, and they are possibly domineering types. The length of time is also important. Too long, and it’s weird, but too short could indicate some form of conflict. It’s possible that the person does not want to make a deep connection with you. But it could also mean that they don’t have much time. Number 10: Leaning In or Away If a person leans in towards you, it’s a clear indication that they are interested in you. What you might not know is that it’s also a sign of respect. When people come closer and lean in toward you during a conversation, it shows that they want to confide in you. It makes you feel trustworthy and valued. If someone leans back, however, they show that they are tired of the conversation, or perhaps they feel uncomfortable for some reason. . Number 11: Crossed Arms and Legs Have you ever had a conversation with someone who crossed their arms or legs while you were talking to them? If you’re on a first date or if you’re trying to pitch someone a new idea, it’s not a good sign. Crossed arms and legs are physical barriers that suggest the other person is not open to what you’re saying. Even if they’re smiling and engaged in a pleasant conversation, their body language tells the story. Psychologically, crossed legs or arms signal that a person is mentally, emotionally, and physically blocked off. On the same note, the direction of someone’s feet is also quite revealing. A person who likes you will have both feet facing in your direction. However, if their feet shift towards the door, it means they’ve had enough and want to leave. Number 16: Shoes: A person’s shoes can tell you a lot about their personality. Apparently, we all make judgements about people’s shoes, but studies show that they are pretty accurate. Nervous people will have new or very clean shoes. Amiable types will wear practical shoes. Calm people have an affinity for uncomfortable shoes. And aggressive people wear ankle boots. Just take a look at your own shoes. Does your personality type fit in with them? Number 17: Overall Appearance How someone dresses and presents themselves can say volumes about them. If the person has their hair in place, their clothing pressed, and they show attention to style, they may be very detail-oriented. Someone with a more casual wardrobe or “bed head” might be creative or just mercy and many more.with this little tips you will be able to detect someone around you. Thanks for reading and remain blessed.
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