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Stanzas and Lines
I have been reading quite a few writers' works here on Vocal. One prominent thing is the constant visual of line after line after line, with no page breaks, line breaks, stanzas, or the like. If there is not a tutorial on how to write on Vocal and use their tools, there should be one. A couple of things are hard to find and see.
By Alexandra Grantabout a month ago in Writers
THE WORDS ARE WATCHING: AI MAY BE LEAVING A HIDDEN FINGERPRINT ON YOUR WRITING
For years, writers have watched artificial intelligence move into places that once belonged almost entirely to human creativity. Poems, short stories, essays, personal reflections, and even literary submissions can now be produced by a machine in seconds. That has created an uncomfortable situation for writers who spend hours working on a piece before submitting it to a contest, challenge, or literary journal, only to discover that somebody else may have used AI to produce something remarkably polished with very little effort. The debate has usually centered on whether judges can recognize AI writing, yet a different kind of technology is now changing that conversation.
By Nolan Reedabout a month ago in Writers
A Few Musical Journeys
Introduction A few writers have emabarked on some writing projects that will take them two months to complete, and it it they share a song that that was a prompt and influence for their writing. I don;t think I have seen a Top Story yet, but I suppose you can't award a Top Story for a concept, but surely some of the entries will be worthy becasue they carry the concept with the.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Writers
Unofficial Vocal Challenge Observations
Introduction Most unofficial challenges, especially from Vocal favourites, are often rewarded with Top Stories, which is beneficial to the creators and others who want something other than the official challenges to take part in.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Writers
Why I Will Probably Never Receive Another Vocal Top Story Bonus Or Place In A Challenge
Introduction Before you think I am whining, I get a lot of reads and a few hearts too, and I have had a few Top Stories and placed in five Vocal Challenges and recieved over three thousand dollars from Vocal (although I am chasing fifteen dollars that they still owe me). So in my own opinion, I am very successful.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Writers
What is Change?
Nickels, dimes, and pennies from heaven or What is change now? ****** What is change? Is it all those nickels, dimes, quarters, and pennies that seem to accumulate all over the house? Or is it something else that makes us think about things. Does all that loose change laying around in unusual spots, change things for any of us one way or another? We can take all that loose change and change ourselves in some way, but how do we go about making change in one's life? Change is always happening somehow one way or another for each of us.
By Mark Grahamabout a month ago in Writers
My Trip to Manchester
I will be quite honest – when it comes to places I would consider visiting Manchester is definitely not the first one I think of. However, having spent several days here, I came away with a much higher respect of the city and the impression of the place as one which has undergone some great transformations and changes. Below, you can find more details about my journey in Manchester.
By Nasir Abbasabout a month ago in Writers
You're No Good (Terry Pratchett Syndrome)
Introduction I recently wrote this story and got a lot of supportive comments. The Reality Is ... Vocal are telling me my writing is not good enough, I don't cut the mustard. A number of Vocal creators have said to me that Vocal only choose stories by good writers for Top Stories and Challenges, implying that my work for them dis below par and not worth reading.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Writers
More Observations On Why We Publish On Vocal
Introduction I am not a very supportive Vocal Creator, if I were I would appear on the Vocal Leaderboard, I seldom get a Top Story, and maybe the odd honourable mention. Top Stories do generate reads but most of mine come outside of Vocal, probably because I don't comment enough on others' stories.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Writers
Make Me Blush
Alright, listen up, because I'm doing a thing! If you've been around my corner of Vocal long enough, you might remember my Sharing The Spotlight series. It was a piece I was inspired to write in hopes of shining a light on other creators works because I feel like so many stories often get lost in the void and don't get the attention they deserve.
By Sara Wilsonabout a month ago in Writers
