Resources
From tips and tricks to product updates and inspiration, explore our resources to learn how to grow as a Vocal creator.
Product Updates
Vocal's Community Investment Round: On Being Both a Creator and Investor
As Vocal's Reg CF Community Fundraising Round approaches its January 31st deadline, we appreciate the insightful concerns raised by our valued community members. There is one question that we have seen pop up repeatedly across a few different channels: "Will investing mean a creator is unable to enter and win Challenges?" We want to address this concern head-on and allay any fears about the potential conflict between investing and entering the writing challenges that are so central to the Vocal experience.
Vocal TeamPublished 3 months ago in ResourcesVocal's Investor Day Webinar Recap
On behalf of the Vocal team, I'd like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who participated in Vocal's Investor Day webinar yesterday. We invite you to watch the video above for a comprehensive recap of the event.
Justin @ VocalPublished 3 months ago in ResourcesVocal's Community Investment Round Webinar
Important Update: Webinar Rescheduled Recognizing that the original date is too close to the holiday season, we want to ensure that everyone in the Vocal community has the opportunity to participate. The new date for the webinar is now set for 1/16/24 at 2:00PM EST.
Justin @ VocalPublished 5 months ago in ResourcesInvest $500 and Get Five Years of Vocal+ for Free
We’ve been blown away by the incredible show of support in Vocal’s Reg CF Community Round. Thank you to each and every one of you who now proudly owns a piece of Vocal, and to those who took advantage of those early investor perks.
Justin @ VocalPublished 6 months ago in ResourcesIntroducing the Vocal Book Club
Welcome to the official Book Club of Vocal’s BookClub community! What an inspiring community this is for someone — like me, like all of you — who loves reading and talking about books. Seriously, what could be better? I’ve been really inspired by the stories you’ve posted here and thought it would be great to add something from me, and from all of us on the Vocal team, into the mix.
Erica WagnerPublished 6 months ago in ResourcesThe 2023 Vocal Writing Awards: Community Judging is Open
Our esteemed panel of judges, led by former Times literary editor, Erica Wagner, have sieved through all of the submissions to the Vocal Writing Awards to bring forth finalists that epitomizes craft and artistry. The shortlists for all eight categories are officially live and awaiting your verdict. Vocal community, the fate of the 2023 Vocal Writing Awards is in your hands (and reading minds).
Vocal Curation TeamPublished 6 months ago in ResourcesAnnouncing Vocal's Community Round
From the very first word shared on Vocal to the millions of stories that have been published since, our evolution over the last six years has been truly remarkable. Vocal isn't just a platform anymore; it's a thriving collective, a vibrant community, and a canvas for millions.
Justin @ VocalPublished 7 months ago in ResourcesIntroducing New Communities: Chapters, Writers, Critique, and BookClub
When we first launched Vocal, we embarked on our journey with just six communities. Over the years, your invaluable feedback has guided us in introducing new communities centered around topics that sparked your interest and ignited your creativity. However, we recently made a striking realization - while we are a platform dedicated to writers, we lacked communities specifically designed for writers.
Justin @ VocalPublished 9 months ago in ResourcesIntroducing the 2023 Vocal Writing Awards
Over the last few years, Vocal has hosted nearly 200 writing Challenges and given back over $2M to creators. The stories you've submitted have not only astounded us with their creativity and depth, but the transformative impact these Challenges have had on your lives has left us deeply touched. Your feedback has shown us that Challenges on Vocal are more than just competitions; they are catalysts for growth, creativity, and change.
Justin @ VocalPublished 10 months ago in ResourcesIntroducing the Vocal Store
We are excited to announce a brand-new addition to Vocal: The Vocal Store. This has been in the works for some time, and we're excited to finally share it with you. The store not only features official Vocal-branded merchandise, but also a wide array of curated books, accessories, collaborations, and more.
Justin @ VocalPublished 11 months ago in ResourcesIntroducing the Vocal Weekly Bonus Leaderboard
Two years ago, Vocal introduced Bonuses as a means to celebrate the accomplishments of our talented creators. These Bonuses have served as a way to recognize the hard work, dedication, and creativity displayed within our vibrant community.
Justin @ VocalPublished 11 months ago in ResourcesVocal Update: New Communities, Merch, Bonuses, Discord & More
Two months ago, we launched the Vocal Creator Chat and Raise Your Voice Threads, and the response has been truly overwhelming. We're beyond impressed by the depth of engagement and the richness of insights you've shared.
Justin @ VocalPublished 11 months ago in Resources