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Being a Teen Gen-Z Writer isn’t Easy
I open my laptop, click on my Medium account, and my “For You” page is overflowing with awesome stories and helpful articles. But when I’m done reading, I notice something in the profile descriptions: almost all of these amazing writers are… older.
By Sahil Rawatabout a year ago in Writers
The Uncanny Valley is Dead: How Higgsfield Finally Achieved Believable Realism
The concept of the uncanny valley has been looming over AI and animation over years. It is where digital art, in particular AI humans, is too close to being real that it becomes disturbing. However, with the introduction of devices such as Higgsfield and applications such as Sora 2, that obstacle is finally being overcome.
By Sidra seoabout a year ago in Writers
Breaking Down My Monthly Nomad Budget (Every Dollar Counted)
The Truth About Nomadic Freedom When I first imagined becoming a digital nomad, my dreams looked like a highlight reel: endless beaches, coconut drinks, and a laptop perched on a sunlit balcony. I saw myself working anywhere, spending less, and living more.
By Jasmine Bowenabout a year ago in Writers
How DMV Driver’s Education Prepares Teens for Safe Driving
Getting a driver’s license is an exciting milestone for teens, but it also comes with significant responsibilities. Learning to drive safely requires more than just getting behind the wheel—it involves understanding traffic laws, developing defensive driving skills, and building confidence.
By Becca lynchabout a year ago in Writers
Plotting For Beginners Part 1
[This is a two-part article; part two is here.] Okay. You have an idea. Now, write it down. Just the idea part! Don't worry about plot details, characters, whatever, except those that are important to your idea. Don't worry about length; that's not the concern. Just write as long or as short as you want. Come back when you're ready…
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Writers
Plotting For Beginners Part 2
[This is a two-part article; part one is here.] By now you've hopefully gotten over the math anxiety of the previous article. Now we get to worry about the actual writing.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Writers
Top Ten Tips to Being A Great Writer
Here are the most important tips you will get for becoming a better writer. Hopefully, they will help you. 10) Take acting classes. It may sound weird, but having the ability to role-play characters is a major advantage, and doing it by getting into the character’s mind is an even greater advantage. Acting classes are a great way to learn how to do it. About the only better way is to take up role-playing games as a hobby, but that can get expensive.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Writers
Why Do You Write?
Before you sit down and start writing, you need to ask why you are writing in the first place. Different people write for different reasons, and some of those reasons don’t make for great writing.
By Jamais Jochimabout a year ago in Writers
How to Write About Your Opinion When Terrified of Conflict
One of the most common pieces of advice I read is to write about what makes you angry. I always cringe a little when I read this; I am notorious for picking harmless topics that no one can get offended over. I’m so afraid of conflict that I avoid controversial topics like they’re medieval plague doctors. I avoid subjects that I want to write about because I’m afraid of the reaction I’ll get.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFAabout a year ago in Writers
Thoughts On The Vocal Outage: October 2025
Introduction Just a few observations on the current lack of Vocal Down SO AWS has caused Vocal and Blue Sky to go down. Although this stops us from publishing on Vocal, it does not stop us from writing and creating.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Writers
Looks Like Team Spirit
Today, October 20, is National Day of Writing, which encourages everyone to express themselves through sharing their thoughts to others. Since becoming a creator on Vocal back in 2018, I've written a plethora of stories that might be relatable to others, such as baseball, video games, and tidbits regarding my personal life. In the last several years, book bans have been one of the main talking points, mostly from conservative politicians and the most well-known writers have accused them of censorship. If there were books that discussed gender identity or race, chances are that you won't see them in public schools or at your local library. You can't shield children from everything, because they deserve to know about topics that they're curious of. Books about race, gender identity, and other progressive issues are needed, because it might be relatable to many people. Conservatives always claimed that these book bans are about "protecting children", but I've never bought that excuse. Protect them from whom or what exactly? Also, their other claim is to stop the indoctrination of children. Indoctrination has been a huge buzz word amongst conservative politicians. It's just a low-key term for brainwashing. Teaching children how to treat others with respect is not indoctrination. It's called being a decent human being. If only they put so much energy into passing common sense gun control laws instead of policing libraries and schools on which books children can and can't read. My point is that having an imagination is not a crime and as John F. Kennedy once said, "Libraries should be open to all---except the censor."
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in Writers
What I Do When Loneliness Hits in a New Country
The Side of Travel People Don’t Talk About One of the greatest privileges of being a digital nomad is waking up in a brand-new city. The sunlight looks different, the air smells new, and the day stretches wide with possibility. You sip coffee in a café you have never seen before and feel the quiet thrill of knowing that you built a life that does not fit inside borders.
By Jasmine Bowenabout a year ago in Writers