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Stories in Motivation that you'll love, handpicked by our team.

How to Beat Writers' Block. Top Story - May 2023.
We’ve all been there. Whether you call it writers’ block, burn out, or creative exhaustion, the inability to create because of a mental blockage hits every one of us at one point or another. It can be frustrating, distressing, and incredibly stressful, especially when you make a living from your craft. So what can you do?
By Ash Taylor3 years ago in Motivation
5 reasons I'm going back to education post-pandemic.. Top Story - May 2023.
You're never too old to start again. It's true, and no matter how much you want to deny it, what you're more than likely doing is denying it or lacking in the confidence to make that decision comfortably, and that's okay.
By Billie Whyte3 years ago in Motivation
Yes, You Can Sucker Punch Imposter Syndrome. Top Story - May 2023.
The first word I’d test drive with my new magic wand would be ‘obliviate’, the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry forgetfulness charm. I would aim it, unflinching, at the originator of the term ‘imposter syndrome’ (IS) before those insidious lips started moving so it would never see the light of day.
By The Dani Writer3 years ago in Motivation
Do I Want Thick Skin As A Writer?. Top Story - May 2023.
I’ve heard writers need to have thick skin. I’ve always agreed. But I’m starting to think that I need layers and layers of skin that I can shed, like a snake that brushes away disappointment.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 years ago in Motivation
100 Genuine Ways to Live a Better Life This Year (Genuinely). Top Story - May 2023.
Picture this. It’s 8:32 pm on a bank holiday Monday, the first of the year, and I am sprawled out at an angle not too dissimilar to the Earth’s axial tilt, a blanket with stars printed on is draped over my knees like the night sky has been embroidered into my anatomy, and I’m clutching a half drank bottle of Indian tonic water whilst watching YouTube.
By em3 years ago in Motivation
Go Touch Grass. Top Story - May 2023.
“Go touch grass,” is a popular way to insult someone for spending too much time online. The implication being that they have become disconnected to the real world. I admit, it’s an excellent burn, but I wanted to find out if there is any truth to it. Can the physical act of touching grass actually help your mental health?
By Leslie Writes3 years ago in Motivation
You Write What You Read. Top Story - May 2023.
This is me, writing about writing. First of all, I am going to preface this by confessing that I am in no way qualified to say any of it. I'm not published. Here is something that is possible: I never will be.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Motivation
"The Farmer's Flock. Top Story - April 2023.
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the hills, there lived a farmer named Ram. Ram had a small piece of land that he had inherited from his ancestors, and he used to cultivate crops and sell them in the market to earn a living.
By Hamza Shafiq3 years ago in Motivation
Self-Reflection?. Top Story - April 2023.
I began introspecting in 2006. That's a lie. I began introspecting at age 6. I began writing the process down in 2006. (Age 22, for anyone keeping score at home.)
By ARC4 years ago in Motivation
Signs of Life. Top Story - March 2023.
My daughter came home from a friend's house and told me, “That was the cleanest house I’ve ever seen and they kept talking about how messy it was.”
By Leslie Writes4 years ago in Motivation
The Craft of Cinematic Prose. Top Story - February 2023.
One Arabian summer, a notorious street rat cons his way into courtship with the local princess. Between swaths of Robin Williams one-liners and cultural stereotypes, he offers the princess a world tour via magic carpet. As they take to the skies, the suitor serenades his love with a now-iconic ballad, beginning with these words:
By Addison Horner4 years ago in Motivation
The Value of Web Presence. Top Story - February 2023.
The Breakdown I’ve been writing on Vocal for eight months, and the experience has coaxed some of my best short fiction out. They reeled me in with their unique short story challenges. I spent a couple of months submitting and losing in contests like the Runaway Train and The Aquarium – but I caught early spirits with a Runner-Up placing in the New Worlds challenge.
By Zack Graham4 years ago in Motivation