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When Vocal Earnings Started To Beat A Writer's Medium Earnings
Six months to a year ago, I would not have imagined the possibility I'm about to share. I wouldn't have bet it would become a startling reality. As it has, I'm going to share the facts with you and let you draw whatever conclusions you may.
Jason Ray MortonPublished 12 months ago in JournalGoodbye
*** TRIGGER WARNING BELOW *** I approached the corner bistro with palpable angst, having been summoned by my best friend of the female persuasion.
Randy Wayne Jellison-KnockPublished 12 months ago in FilthyThe Scandal of Andover Workhouse
Hello, my lovelies, fellow Andoverians and other weirdos and misfits out there who may be reading. I hope you're all well and doing your best as always, it's pretty rough out there at the moment.
Rosie J. SargentPublished 12 months ago in FYIVocal + Assist 2023
Hi my name is Rick Henry Christopher. I'm a novice writer and a youtube talk show host. I created Vocal + Assist on March 8, 2022, to help me cope with the grief I was experiencing at the time.
Rick Henry ChristopherPublished 12 months ago in GeeksA Playlist For The Imperfect Phoenix
Trigger Warning: The following mentions instances of domestic violence and may not be suitable for all readers. You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise. (Taken from Still I Rise by Maya Angelou)
Mastering TikTok for Writers in 2023: The Definitive Guide to Boosting Your Audience and Influence
In case you have been living under a rock, TikTok is a wildly popular short-form video-sharing app that has taken the world by storm, attracting millions of users globally and revolutionizing the way we create, share, and consume content on social media.
Vocal TeamPublished 12 months ago in ResourcesHow to Beat Writers' Block
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?
Ash TaylorPublished 12 months ago in MotivationFiddlers
Henry and Joe relaxed in the cooling sands until a sudden, crushing weight thrust down upon them. Trapped. No hope of escaping with their tiny limbs intact.
Cathy holmesPublished 12 months ago in FictionThe Maggot Maiden
The day began wonderfully. Warmth and peace cascaded from on high Leisurely, I skipped along the sunlit beach, gathering multi-colored shells
Novel AllenPublished 12 months ago in PoetsWrite Here, Write Now: Pareidolia by Conor Marko
"Pareidolia" is an intriguing tale that leans in paranoia and the paranormal. Conor Marko asks questions about the boundaries of obligation and addresses how we move forward from tragedy.
Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal PodcastPublished 12 months ago in ResourcesA House Is More Than It’s Four Walls
Her text alert sounded, I miss you, it read. She answered, who is this? An admirer, it said How can you miss someone that you don’t know?
Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 12 months ago in FictionControl + Z
Carly had told Adam to leave her alone. It was not that she did not love him. She did. She had always loved him and always would. That was why she had married him. But the big rule of marriage was that you had to work things out with your spouse. You had to compromise, and Adam was not doing that with her.
F. Leonora SolomonPublished 12 months ago in FictionArtificial Intelligence and the Future of Human Creativity
This post was created with the support of OpenAI. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its inception, with rapid advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. As AI technology continues to progress, its influence is permeating various aspects of our lives, including the realm of human creativity. In this blog, we will discuss how advanced AI systems can complement and elevate human creativity across different domains, opening up new possibilities for innovation and artistic expression.
People! Just say Something!Published 12 months ago in FuturismStop!
Tick-tock, tick-tock. The clock is still ticking and I'm still writing. Tick-tock, tick-tock. I barely hear it, and I am on my 20th page now.
Carol TownendPublished 12 months ago in FictionVocal Creator Chat: 5/9/23
Have questions about creating stories, growing your audience, and getting rewarded on Vocal? The Vocal community and team are here to help answer your questions and feedback together.
Vocal Creator ChatPublished 12 months ago in ResourcesLeveraging Social Media to Connect with Fellow Writers
Over the last ten years, social media has revolutionized the way writers connect, collaborate, and share their work. Online writing communities, like Vocal, have emerged as powerful networks for fostering connections with fellow writers, offering invaluable support, feedback, and inspiration.
Vocal TeamPublished 12 months ago in ResourcesBouquet
Petals of roses in the form of a missile rushed me and bounced off my chest. Sighs of disappointment from other single women including my friend Meredith who leapt into the air trying to catch this ensemble. Back at the bridesmaid table I rolled my eyes as Meredith’s fiancé, Lou captured the garter.
C. H. RichardPublished 12 months ago in Fiction5 reasons I'm going back to education post-pandemic.
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.
Billie WhytePublished 12 months ago in MotivationClassmate Moms
When you’re a little kid in school many thoughts come to mind about your fellow classmates. You think so-and-so is your best friend, maybe your worst enemy. Maybe they’re very good on the blacktop playing basketball or they’re the fastest runner on the track during gym class. One thing you never think about until you get older is the fact that these classmates will one day grow up and become parents. Yes, one day your fellow toddlers and teenagers are going to have kids of their own who will follow in the footsteps of their youthful decadence.
Joe PattersonPublished 12 months ago in JournalEccentricities of Rich People
As her deceased father’s bold performance continues on the TV, she watches intently, but her eyes remain dry as bone. Isaac finds this curious. He watches the movie starring Cay’s father, Niles, only half-invested. It’s a wonderful movie, he’s seen it three times before.
Stephen Kramer AvitabilePublished 12 months ago in Horror