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Creativity Is Synthesis, Not Spontaneity
The False Image of the Sudden Idea Creativity is often imagined as something sudden, mysterious, and self-contained. The common picture is a flash of inspiration that arrives whole, clean, and complete, as if the creative person simply receives the idea and writes it down before it disappears. Under that view, real ideas are supposed to feel untouched by process. They are supposed to appear naturally, without visible effort, refinement, conversation, revision, or struggle. Anything that emerges through articulation, outside feedback, tools, or repeated attempts can then be treated as less authentic because it did not arrive in its final form.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Writers
How Soon After Publishing Your First Novel Should You Start Writing the Next One?
If you're new to the world of self-publishing - via KDP or whatever online platform you used to write your first book, there are some challenging questions you'll be facing sooner than later.
By Justiss Goode5 months ago in Writers
Is Anybody Reading Our Vocal Stories Or Do They Just Like The Pictures?
Introduction Three months ago I saw and amazing photograph of a hill close to where I holiday, shared it in a residents group and it got a lot of likes and a few comments on Facebook. This was the poem:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
The Hand That Reached Back
The path was already there, though I could not remember stepping onto it. It opened beneath my feet as if the world had been waiting for me to notice it. Grass leaned softly against my ankles, bright with the kind of green that looks impossible until it is right in front of you. The air was warm, but not heavy. Sunlight poured through the high leaves in broken streams, touching the ground in gold and then disappearing again beneath patches of shade. It was not a field, but it was open like one. It was not a forest, but it breathed like one. The place refused to be only one thing. It stretched wide enough to run and deep enough to get lost. It gave room to laugh, but kept secrets between the trees.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Writers
Please Yourself. Top Story - May 2026.
In the years that passed after my last book, The Lie of the Land - a kind of under-the-field guide to Britain’s landscapes, I became calcified. I started work on that book with a sample exploration of how chalk was formed. At the time, I had no idea where the sample would eventually slot into the final manuscript but the subject seemed appropriate because I was born in Southern Britain, in the coastal city of Brighton, where the chalk landscapes reach the sea in towering cliffs as white as an American smile. Writing about it felt like home, because chalk provided the scale, had rich detail and its formation was simple to explain.
By Ian Vince5 months ago in Writers
When a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Pops Up on Your Phone, Here’s What It Really Means. AI-Generated.
A simple breakdown of what a watch means, how it differs from a warning, and why it’s worth paying attention. When my phone buzzes with a severe thunderstorm watch alert, I’ll admit something — I don’t always react right away.
By David Mitchell5 months ago in Writers
Invitation to Post on My Bulletin Board for Writers
Writers are invited to post links to their articles on my Bulletin Board for Writers with no strings attached. I have been an online writer for over two decades and have written for several sites over the years. Writing is my full-time job. To earn an income, I need readers. Therefore, I post links to all my articles on a bulletin board on Facebook that I created. The board is not only for my own articles but also for other writers who wish to post their links.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Writers
Inspiration Strikes
Introduction I have said this before but I like to share my inspiration, or rather how I am inspired, with other Vocal Creators. Something unexpected happened this morning and it is just the sort of thing that results in something that I am able to share with my audience.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
The Blank Page Conundrum
You have the idea in your head, but the words won’t come. Why is it so hard to get started on a new project? The fear of the blank page is very real for some writers and it’s not a lack of creativity. It’s something else stopping you.
By Elizabeth Woods5 months ago in Writers
Why Write?
Why write? Some people will tell you it is because you have something to say. That might be true but not every story has to political or have some glaring message. Some of us write strictly for entertainment purposes. Don't underestimate the power of purely just entertaining people. That can be more uniting than some glaring message because the trouble with most messages, particularly political ones are they only apply to certain people. Case in point, my favorite movie is Halloween.
By DJ Robbins5 months ago in Writers
Inside the Elite Market: Trends Redefining Luxury Real Estate Brokerage
The luxury real estate market continues to evolve as global wealth, lifestyle preferences, and technological innovation reshape buyer expectations. To begin, high-end property brokerage now extends far beyond simply listing homes, as it involves curating experiences tailored to affluent clients. Brokers must understand not only property value but also the lifestyle aspirations that drive purchasing decisions.
By Vishal Makan6 months ago in Writers
Why Your Phone Could Be Your Biggest Asset or Your Biggest Distraction
Most people say they want success. They want financial freedom. More income. More opportunities. More control over their future. They talk about building businesses, creating content, learning skills, and changing their lives.
By Aaliyah Oyedijo6 months ago in Writers