Advice
How Many Have Felt Lately
Why aren't your frustrations with this platform misplaced, like the timing of their upgrade? That's one of the most frustrating things about upgrades: they do more damage to our favorite world. For those who have been on this platform for a while, with all of its shortcomings, to see things get even more frustrating and know that it could have been avoided is enough to have people freaking out!
By Jason Morton4 months ago in Writers
A Budget Subscription
Introduction This is an expansion of an idea I posted as part of one of my pieces about the current situation. It is for Sasha Desideri's "A Dollar for Your Thoughts" to help support all Vocal Creators, which you can check out here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Writers
The Attraction
So, how do we get more new users to engage with the Vocal page? This was the one conundrum I have thought about the most, long before it was posted as a particular question on the page. We have a unique environment here that allows us to discuss multiple subjects without many obstacles (just get the word limit right). I am working on one of her other Challenges as I type this, and I have a Vocal Challenge in mind that will all come together, at least by the deadline later next week. As I thought about this over the years, I came up with certain ideas - good and bad - that could help. But the question is very specific: new users to our page.
By Kendall Defoe 4 months ago in Writers
A Writer's Guide to Working with ChatGPT
When people hear that I use ChatGPT to help write articles, some assume that I simply type in a title, press a button and publish whatever appears on the screen. The reality is rather different from that, as ChatGPT is a tool, and like any tool, it is only as useful as the person using it. In my case, it has become a research assistant, editor, proofreader, brainstorming partner and writing companion that helps me produce articles more quickly and efficiently than ever before.
By Alan Spencer4 months ago in Writers
A Writer's Spark of Inspiration
Sometimes us writers need a boost of inspiration as we click and twirl our pen, wondering what to write next. We also might need that inspiration when we are in one of our writing slumps. We want to write but at the same time, we just aren't feeling it. Maybe it's burnout, or maybe it's just one of those days.
By Jasmine Aguilar4 months ago in Writers
Vocal Glitches or Just Me?
Is Anyone Else Facing These Issues on Vocal? I Could Really Use Some Help. I've been running into a couple of frustrating problems on Vocal lately, and I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same thing—or better yet, if someone has found a solution.
By Aarsh Malik4 months ago in Writers
Mentally Preparing for the Challenge of Being a Writer
During my early days of online writing, one of the first e-books I ever self published was: "Shut Up and Write" . Besides motivating new writers and giving tips and advice, it shared valuable resources to help them succeed.
By Justiss Goode4 months ago in Writers
