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Proof of Life: Author Edition (Part 2). Top Story - August 2026.
It’s always a good sign when you have so much author news to report that you end up filling 1,200 words while only hitting half the list points.
By Stephen A. Roddewig3 months ago in Writers
What is Wrong with Vocal?
I am a paid Vocal Plus member. I paid in May, and the settings tab still confirms I am paid up. I have two subscribers to my content, and this morning, when I was finally able to properly utilize the interface, I lost days again last week. I find that my account has practically been downgraded, and I can't publish exclusive content. Is this happening to other people? I look at the names, and I see no V+ symbols.
By K.B. Silver 3 months ago in Writers
Paul's Explicate My Poem Unofficial Challenge
So, it's been a few months since John and I ran an unofficial challenge. This time out I am doing one myself and don't worry, it's for some dumb soap opera reasons. John and I haven't fallen out because his best friend is my best friend's mother's girlfriend.
By Paul Stewart3 months ago in Writers
Top Storyville!
Okay, this was inspired by another writer, Cendrine Marrouat , who created a page where people who admired her work could find links to all the other stories published on Vocal, including her Top Stories.
By Kendall Defoe 3 months ago in Writers
Library of La Crème de la Crème
Hey, hey you! Below is what I consider my Top Five Works of Fiction: The Fisherman Vale Perficientur A Truly Great Night Off Into The Fog Broken Glass
By Matthew J. Fromm3 months ago in Writers
Though I crossed one hundred thousand miles
If you are wondering about the cryptic reference to Bowie, a Space Oddity, I have been on something of a space odyssey myself recently. I have been giving myself lots of space to contemplate the meaning of my written work. Sometimes I wonder why I bother. Some of my best writing has received few, some times no, readers. What's the point?
By Raymond G Taylor3 months ago in Writers
Sometimes Writing Is Difficult. Content Warning.
Introduction It is ironic that I am writing yet another piece about not being able to write. The music is "Roadblock" by Big Brother & The Holding Company with Janis Joplin
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
Really Vocal?
Really? Unbelievable I know you dislike me, but this is ridiculous
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
What Happened to the HubPages Niche Sites?
What’s one of the most convoluted things you’ve ever experienced? For me, it has to do with a writing and publishing scheme that turned into a multi-year saga of grievances, pitfalls, and absurdities. I feel now is the time to dig deeper and figure out what’s the truth behind HubPages’ former niche sites. Let’s dig in the dirt together, shall we?
By Andrea Lawrence3 months ago in Writers
Proof of Life: Author Edition
He is risen! It’s been four months, so figured it was time to stick my head up above the trenches and share what I’ve been up to.
By Stephen A. Roddewig3 months ago in Writers
Yuck Fu AI Creators
Introduction I think the statement: "Why should I be bothered reading what YOU couldn't be bothered to write" and I know Vocal are having issues with DOS and trying to verify people but I saw something this morning that really got me down.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
One Story Closer To My Final Vocal Story. Content Warning.
Introduction You may see that as clickbait but it is actually a true statement for all of us. I am starting this because it is close to midnight so I am going to stay up and do midnight things before I crawl into my bed.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers