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Spoiler Alert-Writing Challenge: How Speak No Evil Uses Recontextualization
Taking a thing with an established meaning and giving it a new and different meaning is to recontextualize that thing. For instance, in a general context the sun is contextualized as daylight and warmth. But in the universe of the legendary vampire, Dracula, the sun means danger and death. Media about vampire characters has successfully recontextualized the sun. Characters in a vampire movie seek the sun not merely for its actual context but as a way of defeating or, at the very least, delaying the monster seeking to destroy them.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Writers
My Poor Father . AI-Generated.
In an era where events accelerate and ideas clash on the global stage, the question of identity and belonging stands out as one of the most profound inquiries facing individuals. The question of "What does it mean to be a Muslim in the modern age?" has become more pressing than ever, as Muslims find themselves caught between the hammer of globalization and the anvil of technology, between cultural openness and political and social challenges.
By Mrfadl 2 years ago in Writers
The Emerging E-Commerce Market in Dubai and the Role of Logistics Companies in Dubai in UAE
E-commerce is growing at a rapid rate, transforming how people in UAE shop and conduct business. Shoppers now have the ability to easily purchase items online from Dubai or almost anywhere in the world. This surge in online shopping has led to a greater demand for fast and reliable delivery services. Without logistics companies, it would be tough for e-commerce businesses to meet their customers’ expectations. These companies are responsible for everything from shipping to delivering products right to the customers’ doorsteps.
By BrightLink Cargo and Movers2 years ago in Writers
1940s Films and the Unreliable Narrator. Top Story - September 2024.
“I remember the day that Vocal challenged me to write a story with an unreliable narrator.” So says the disembodied voice, just a heartbeat after we hear the shots and see a corpse face down in the sparsely furnished, cheap motel room.
By Rachel Robbins2 years ago in Writers
Visits With Nan
So, it started with a conversation amongst the group of writers I regularly correspond with, and an email that was circulated containing a meme listing words that seemed to be rarely used these days.
By Mark 'Ponyboy' Peters2 years ago in Writers
Paid Subscriptions - My Perks
I won't lie. When I first saw the new "exclusive stories" or the new "paid subscribers" update, my first thought was, 'Who would pay for MY exclusive stories?'. I began panicking... wondering what on earth would I ever use that for. How would I ever use that feature? But... this new feature could, maybe, just maybe, help me guide my way towards my own passions.
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet2 years ago in Writers
On Vocal Challenges: Official And Unofficial
Introduction Each month we try to gather up the Unofficial Vocal Challenges in the Vocal Social Society and collect them on a thread so that people can find them easily and take some inspiration. This is the thread for September 2024:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Harris and Trump Gear Up for Tonight’s Debate Showdown
Harris and Trump Gear Up for Tonight’s Debate Showdown As the highly anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump approaches, there's no clear leader in the 2024 presidential race. According to the latest CNN Poll of Polls, Harris has the slight edge, with 49% support among voters, while Trump follows closely at 48%. This close race suggests that tonight’s debate could be pivotal for both candidates, as they aim to sway undecided voters.
By Sunil Christian2 years ago in Writers
How to Disappear and Transform Yourself
In my journey of transformation, I’ve learned that sometimes it’s best to step back and work quietly behind the scenes. By doing this, I’m able to focus on personal growth without the noise and opinions of others dragging me down. It’s a powerful experience to disappear from the spotlight and concentrate on becoming the best version of myself.
By Julian Hayes2 years ago in Writers
UNRELIABLE
I recollect it plainly, the day I tracked down the letter. It was a fresh fall morning, the sort where the air feels electric with probability. I was scavenging through the storage room, searching for an old photograph collection, when I coincidentally found a dusty, yellowed envelope. My name was scribbled on it in a natural hand, one I hadn't found in years.
By MIRACLE DANLAMI2 years ago in Writers
Writing Hard or Hardly Writing?
I haven't managed to write very much in the last few months. I could blame work. I could blame my family or society. But maybe I am just being too much of a perfectionist. My inner critic has been a real bitch lately. I’ve been so worried about publishing something sub-par, I haven’t published anything at all save a few short poems.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
An open letter to the ones who are scared of how they might be perceived.
An open letter to the ones who are scared of how they might be perceived. What if people think I am too weird or ecstatic to be around as a person? What if others think I am too much, too much passion, too many emotions, too strong, too opinionated, and not a cool person to hang out with? I wish I could say that I haven't said that, I am oblivious to feeling insecure, bothered or sabotaging my self-belief from time to time. But truth be told, it is only humane of me to be concerned about how I might be perceived in the minds of others. If you relate to this, I am writing this letter to you, my imperfect fellow being. In the most vulnerable and painstaking way, we all are not immune to the negativity and limiting beliefs of ourselves and others.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers