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From the Heart: Write What You Know
Every great writer will say that good writing is that which stirs the soul; that which brings an awakening in its readers. Good writing takes time and effort and care. Most of all, it takes heart, and lots of courage, lots and lots of courage. The courageous writer is not the one who spends their entire life in a fantasy world, but rather, the one that takes what's inside of them and opens it up for all the world to see. The writer, stripped of every fancy word, every fictional fantastical imaginative place, is the most beautiful thing in the world, for it is often when we are in this place, vulnerable to our readers, that we feel the most at peace. When everything is out in the open, it can seem scary at first, but we become stronger, braver.
By Slgtlyscatt3red2 years ago in Writers
Examining Story Structure - THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP
WB released The Day the Earth Blew Up with little to no fanfare. While the movie will likely be out of theatres by the time you read this post, here's hoping that you get a chance to watch this animated gem in the near future.
By Shamona Pretz2 years ago in Writers
Anglerfish
Title: Anglerfish Author: Alexandria Stanwyck Logline: A young couple, Reggie and Emma, get ready to celebrate their one year dating anniversary, with Reggie putting the finishing touches on a surprise for Emma. What neither one knows, however, is they are in the crosshairs of an infamous serial killer.
By Alexandria Stanwyck2 years ago in Writers
How to Write a Drabble. Top Story - March 2025.
A Drabble is a micro story of exactly 100 words As a format, it's becoming popular here on Vocal and I see more creators using it. So many, in fact, that I believe it now deserves a special tag, similar to "microfiction," to signal the readers that they are about to experience a delightfully short adventure with a well-crafted story.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Writers
Three blind mice
The Three Blind Mice: A Tale of Survival Once upon a time, in a quiet little farmhouse nestled deep in the countryside, there lived three blind mice—Tim, Pip, and Soot. They had been blind since birth, but they were clever, quick, and, most importantly, they had each other.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️2 years ago in Writers
The man that cry wolf
Once upon a time, in the quiet village of Eldermere, there lived a shepherd named Elias. He was a man of mischief, always playing pranks on the villagers, finding amusement in their frustration. His favorite trick was to cry out, “Wolf! Wolf!” and watch as the townsfolk came rushing up the hill with pitchforks and torches, only to find no danger at all.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️2 years ago in Writers
Vocal Top Stories, Are They Needles in a Haystack?
I decided a week ago and committed in one of my stories, to work toward a story for each of the Vocal communities. This was inspired by Mikydred, one of Vocal’s greatest mentors. Many of you are familiar with his work. If not, check out his stories on his profile.
By Calvin London2 years ago in Writers
The Most Annoying Phrases Writers Use, According to Readers
In the world of writing, certain phrases have a way of sneaking into manuscripts, often without the writer even realizing it. While some might seem harmless or even useful at first glance, readers often find these overused or cliché phrases grating and unoriginal. Once they were a breath of fresh air in the language, but today is nothing more than crutches writers cling to, even though readers despise them.
By Dark Constellations2 years ago in Writers
50 Cartoons That Defined Childhood in Jamaica
Growing up in Jamaica, cartoons were more than just shows—they were a lifestyle. Whether it was early mornings with Tom and Jerry, rushing home from school to watch Dragon Ball Z, or enjoying Sunday morning cartoons on CVM, every Jamaican child had their favorites. From classic slapstick to action-packed adventures, cartoons made childhood unforgettable.
By Taviii🇨🇦♐️2 years ago in Writers
