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The Writing Advice That's Been Said Wrong Over and Over Again
If you were to stand in a room of a hundred authors and ask each of them individually for their best writing advice almost 90% of them are going to give you the advice that your first draft is going to be shitty and that it's not a reason to give up.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Writers
Behind the Page
Lately, I have struggled a bit with channeling my creativity into new stories and poems. There is an element of writer’s block, but there is also a lack of focus and motivation involved. Ironically, in my opinion, those with an artistic bent tend to have a lot going on in their brain. Currently, translating that jumbled mess in my mindspace (yes, I made up that word) into a story, whether that be prose or poetry, has been a challenge.
By Randy Baker3 years ago in Writers
Why Do I Write?
I've tackled this question on Vocal before, but this time I’m diving in deeper. Before we get rolling, why not check out my interview about writing? It’ll give you some good background!
By Christian Bass3 years ago in Writers
Exam Season Survival: Top Tips for Nurturing Your Mental Wellbeing
Exam Season Survival: Top Tips for Nurturing Your Mental Wellbeing Hard work is the sole key to achieving any goal and dreams that you hold in life. Being true to yourself and placing your utmost efforts in whatever you do, will lead you to the desirable outcome that every person yearns for in their lifetime. To be or not to be the conventional goal achiever, society puts a lot of pressure on children and young adults to academic excellence and achieve good marks in every exam the student undertakes. While it is important to give your 100%, sacrificing your mental health in the process ultimately results in complete burnout and renders you unable to function healthily and productively.
By Hridya Sharma3 years ago in Writers
Weekend Rewind: Rediscovered Riches
Vocal moves at the speed of light. In a whirlwind of submit, hearts and comments, the enthusiasm quickly wanes as publications move on-wards through the conveyor belt of creation. The new overshadows the old. This is the way of the world but, as a result, our words are buried, forgotten or are never even given the daylight they deserve. Treasures missed, gems left in the history of the ever scrolling feed.
By River and Celia in Underland3 years ago in Writers
Love Me, or Leave Me Alone
I stepped onto the train, just in time to hear the loudspeaker announce, "The doors will be closing now!" A sigh of relief escaped my lips; mingled with the attempts to catch my breath. Another rush hour morning, and as usual, there was barely standing room, much less any empty seats. As I elbowed my way to grasp a hold of the pole, my stomach decided to advocate for the other passengers I had showed no mercy for. A few weeks ago, I thought I needed to start eating breakfast more regularly; a few weeks from now, I don't think getting a seat on the train will be quite as difficult.
By Alaine Hay3 years ago in Writers
Poppy's Prompts | #3
Welcome back to Poppy's Prompts :) The idea is to create a poem using one or more of the five word prompts I give you. Make them singular or plural, use the actual word or merely reference it... the specifics are up to you.
By Poppy 3 years ago in Writers
Proud ViM,'Top Notes'
It not about us, its about them, their words and their talent, so without any rambling, in no discernible order PViM's 'Top Notes' this week:
By River and Celia in Underland3 years ago in Writers
Terrible customer service
This happened in Africa/Cameroon. I wasn’t feeling too good, and I needed to go see a doctor, so I called a clinic not too far from where I was to get information on the open hours and when I could come over for a consultation. The person managing the call center was very slow in picking up the call and even when she did, she seemed busy and in a rush to hang up, she didn’t know their open hours for consultation but rather told me she’ll call me the next day to give me the information. Going there the next day and meeting the person at the counter, it was obvious to me this person didn’t want to be there, she was very rude and easily triggered by everything I said. Keep in mind that I was feeling sickly and picking a fight was the last thing I wanted. After a polite response, I left the clinic and sought for a solution else where.
By real Jema3 years ago in Writers
How to Write With Chronic Illness. Top Story - March 2024.
Do you ever open up Vocal and see a ton of notifications from other creators who are pumping out stories weekly, daily, hourly, and wonder why you are incapable of being as fruitful with your work? Today I'm here to tell you that you're not 'lazy' or any less of a writer than they are, because more than likely you looked at the title of this article and said: "Yes, I have a chronic illness and I am a writer, but how do I maintain both without ruining the other?"
By Amanda Starks3 years ago in Writers
5 Tips Anyone Can Use To Write A Novel
Writing a novel isn't one of those things that you need to go to school for years and years to be able to do. You don't need to put thousands of dollars towards an education or fancy courses.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Writers
Unlocking the Potential of Self-Confidence for an Enhanced Lifestyle
Self-assurance assumes a vital part in my dynamic cycle by furnishing me with the confirmation to pursue decisions without a second thought or dread.
By adam483 years ago in Writers