Publishing
A Discovery in a Bus Shelter. Top Story - November 2025.
I met my first publisher at a bus stop. Yes, I am as busy with the challenges as any of you out there in Vocalland. I have also had more contracts added to my teaching schedule, papers marked and to come on the docket, and I think I may have beaten back a slight cold that set up shop at the back of my head and on my chest. I know that I should rest and restore myself to better shape so that I can keep tapping out these pieces. But I feel compelled to talk about a man who changed my plans for my literary career, especially since I did not think I had one.
By Kendall Defoe 12 months ago in Writers
“Dear Writer, You’re Allowed to Rest”
You’re Allowed to Rest By[Ali Rehman] Dear Writer, I know you. I know the way your mind races faster than your hands can type. I know how you stare at the blinking cursor like it’s taunting you, whispering that you’re falling behind. I know that quiet panic in your chest when you haven’t written anything “worthwhile” for days — or weeks.
By Ali Rehman12 months ago in Writers
Published on Halloween!. Top Story - November 2025.
Submitting to publications is grueling enough as it is, it's chalk-filled with disappointment all on its own, you don't need to be adding your own self-inflicted wounds to the party. A writer can run out of body parts to absorb these blows.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabileabout a year ago in Writers
When Identity Meets Comfort: Understanding the Role of Breast Forms in Self-Expression
When we think about confidence, we often imagine emotional strength: the ability to speak up, take risks, or pursue personal goals. But confidence is not only emotional — sometimes, it’s physical. How we look and how we feel in our own body play a powerful role in how we navigate the world.
By Michel Tomabout a year ago in Writers
12 Outdated SEO Tactics You Must Bury Before AI Buries Your Rankings. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Death of Old SEO If you’ve been in the SEO game for years, you’ve probably seen trends come and go. But what’s happening now is more than a trend — it’s a revolution. AI has completely changed how search works. Google, Bing, and even ChatGPT-driven search models understand context, conversation, and intent like never before. That means one thing: the SEO hacks that used to work are now burying your rankings. For SaaS founders, the challenge is clear — adapt to AI-first SEO or fade into the noise.
By Nasir Aminabout a year ago in Writers
Observations On Changes In Challenges And Top Stories On Vocal
Introduction This was the challenge that finally tempted me with a $2,000 prize, and I thought, "I can do that": Then I actually didn't know how to enter, and I never submitted my poem:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Writers
The Best Healthy Coffee to Try in Iran ( 2025 Update )
Discovering Healthy Coffee in Iran: A Personal Journey Coffee has always been part of daily life in Iran. From small cafés in Tehran to homemade cups shared with family, coffee is more than a drink — it’s a ritual. But over the past few years, I noticed something interesting: people were searching for coffee that doesn’t just wake you up but also supports health and energy.
By Muhammad Naqashabout a year ago in Writers
