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Whispers Of Fate
In the heart of a bustling city, two souls found themselves drawn together by an unseen thread of destiny. Emily, an artist with a heart full of dreams, and Marcus, a reserved bookshop owner with a love for words, lived in parallel worlds until one serendipitous day, their paths finally intersected.
Ashley NatashaPublished 9 months ago in WritersLessons from Venus - what can be learned?
Venus, the planet of beauty, worth and adoration, is currently in the transformational part of her Rx journey. At the start of last week, she was situated between the earth and the sun, making her invisible to the naked eye – she was the “evening star”, hidden in the night sky.
Jessica RasilePublished 9 months ago in WritersStart
The Prompt Write about the first piece you ever wrote. How has your style or perspective changed since then? Read more about it here
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 9 months ago in WritersWhy Startup Fails - A Case Study by Paul Dhaliwal
Imagine starting a new business is like setting off on a challenging adventure. You might have heard that many startups fail or don’t succeed, and that's completely okay. It's actually a normal thing in the world of startups.
Paul DhaliwalPublished 9 months ago in WritersThe Reason I Will Never Make any Money Writing
Author's preface: Hopefully now fully approved. lol! If you are anything like me (trust me, you are not), then you suck at writing. That said, just because you suck at something doesn’t mean you can’t make shit tons of cash by doing it. Look at this very website (Vocal.media). There are a few truly great writers who regularly contribute, some pretty darn good ones, a few more OK ones, a shit ton of average or below average ones, and the remaining who probably make up just over 51% of the writing population here, the terrible, horrible, downright craptastic ones. Oh, and then there’s me. I will leave it to the reader to decide where I fit in on that sliding scale of trainwreckage, but that is really beside the point. The point is that there are a boatload of writers in that 51% who are making gobs and gobs of cash by writing. Yep, you read that correctly, you don’t have to be one of the greats, or average, or any good at all, to fulfill your dreams of endless bags of cocaine and supermodel blowjobs by the gross, through writing. Female dreams and your own dreams may differ slightly from mine of course. And, no, btw, that is not my dream in case you were wondering. I was just trying to be funny, and failing terribly, as is my typical style, and a pretty good example of just how bad I suck at writing.
Everyday JunglistPublished 9 months ago in WritersMy Ways of Growing as a Writer
Writing is a journey of self-discovery, communication, and artistic expression. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, a journalist, or someone who simply enjoys putting thoughts on paper, the process of growing as a writer is a deeply personal and fulfilling one. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to embark on this transformative journey:
Lawrence LeasePublished 9 months ago in WritersTop 5 High-Paying Remote Writing Gigs for Blogs and Articles
The allure of remote employment has blossomed into a compelling force that is reshaping the way we envision professional pursuits. Beyond being a mere trend, the shift towards remote work offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of work dynamics. This paradigm shift isn't just about where we work; it's a transformative journey that opens doors to a realm of unprecedented possibilities. As the boundaries between work and life continue to blur, the concept of remote work emerges as a gateway to a more harmonious and flexible way of life.
Bitter Table of One
**Addendum: this ironically received Top Story and I have to say the algothrim has a funny sense of humor.** The Short and Sweet challenge winners were announced, and after some convoluted events, a new list was put out. During that time, I bite my nails in anticipation, hoping just maybe I would have been overlooked and deemed a winner. (There was a miscount of some words in a few of the original winner's works!) They republished the results.
The First Stories
I remember, somewhere between childhood and awkward teenage years, I went from being an avid reader to an avid writer. I thank my high school friends for this transition. They introduced me to anime, manga, and fanfiction. Fanfiction.net was approximately where I started attempting to write coherent stories under the penname Amery Aquaisha. I know, what an alias, right?
Hope MartinPublished 9 months ago in WritersThe Seven Tricks That Make Any Story Tellable
Some stories can't be told. There are dozens of reasons why they can't be written and published. They are stories that people might find intriguing, entertaining, horrifying, intense, touching, or sad. When you look at the story you know you have something that would be of interest to people.
Jason Ray MortonPublished 9 months ago in WritersCan We Stop Writing Stories with Titles That Are Questions Now Please?
Author's preface: Another story that was mysteriously not approved for publication the first time around. Somehow my account got flagged as AI or spam. Flattered but obviously not true. I am a real person I can assure you of that. Also, there is no such thing as AI, but that is a topic for a different article. LOL!
Everyday JunglistPublished 9 months ago in WritersOh—You’re a Writer!
I live in a 55+ community. Some of us still work, but most of the residents fill their days with exercise classes, card games, Mahjong, Bingo, and various social clubs. Since the community is in South Florida, the pool is always a popular location. Evenings offer regular activities like “Tipsy Tuesdays and concerts or dance bands on Friday nights. Of course, all the evening activities are over by no later than 9 o’clock. The old people mustn’t stay out too late or they could have an accident driving their golf carts home.
Mark GagnonPublished 9 months ago in Writers