Process

From Draft to Published: The Invisible Work of Writing Here
When our readers see published posts at Urban Era Marketing’s websites, all they see are well-crafted articles from a dedicated team of writers who’ve excelled in their niches. What they don’t often see are the messy notes, rewrites, and long hours that went into it.
By Pat Zuniegaabout a year ago in Writers
My book is out, what now?
Trying to get your book out into the world has to be one of the most challenging things I have come across. Honestly, I thought everything would be easy after my book was published. Being a writer is the easiest part when it comes to coming up with a story, typing it, doing the research yourself, and then just sending it off to the publicist.
By stephanie borgesabout a year ago in Writers
Publish And Be Damned
Introduction I've had an issue with Amazon, which has been going on for years. Basically, it is that once you publish something, you can't delete it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Writers
The Inked Empire: How Vogue Became Fashion’s Bible
The Inked Empire: How Vogue Became Fashion’s Bible From glossy covers to cultural authority — the story of a magazine that shaped beauty standards.
By waseem khanabout a year ago in Writers
Trusting Your Gut in Writing Competitions
When entering writing competitions, your gut often knows the story better than you do. That's been my experience taking part in a few competitions outside of Vocal - and it's a lesson worth sharing.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Writers
Getting Back Into Gear
Introduction I normally publish two or three Vocal stories a day, but over the last week, I have struggled to even publish one. There are reasons for this, which I shall elucidate here, but this is my second piece today no I am getting back into gear. I also hope this is helpful for other creators who hit similar situations.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Writers
What Are the Best Writing Tools?
Looking to write smarter, faster, and better? Whether you are a student, professional writer, content creator, or blogger, the right writing tools can make all the difference.
By Saifabout a year ago in Writers
The Loneliness of Writing
“Writing is a solitary act, but storytelling is never done alone.” Let’s be real: writing can be lonely. There’s something beautiful about sitting with your characters, your worlds, and your words… but it’s also you, a blinking cursor, and the nagging suspicion that maybe no one will ever read what you’re pouring your heart into.
By Georgiaabout a year ago in Writers
Crafting Fantasy Maps:
“Maps don’t just show us where we’re going — they tell us who we are.” If you write fantasy, sooner or later, you’re going to face The Map Question: do you make one? And if you do, how detailed should it be? Do you go full Tolkien with mountain ranges, rivers, and ancient trade routes, or do you sketch out a vague coastline and hope nobody asks how long it takes your characters to cross the continent?
By Georgiaabout a year ago in Writers
Dialogue Tags: Said Is Not Dead
“Good dialogue is invisible; bad dialogue waves its arms and screams.” Let’s talk about one of the most hotly debated topics in writing communities, especially if you hang around TikTok or writers’ forums: dialogue tags. You’ve seen it, right? The endless discourse about whether we’re allowed to use anything other than said. Spoiler: you are. But also… you don’t have to.
By Georgiaabout a year ago in Writers
The Pathway to Surrender
where does this love go? where do i send it? this love i made for you. where does this love go? how do i spend it? this love i saved for you.
By Amanda L Mikhailabout a year ago in Writers
I am Quitting Vocal Media Challenges
Vocal Media is a great platform for both content writing and YouTube video distribution, and it's a good blogging company. I think it's working well for a media company. Since becoming a Vocal+ member, I've occasionally participated in contests, but it looks like I won't be participating in them anymore.
By TheNaethabout a year ago in Writers