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Time to Monetize My Writing
I spent an incredibly frustrating day yesterday working and dealing with the mistakes of others. It is possible to be good at your job and hate your life because you are forced to work with other people who don't feel the need to put in your level of effort. This, in turn, makes your job unnecessarily unbearable.
By Jesse Lee4 months ago in Writers
How I Create My Vocal Stories
Introduction This is an article on how I create my Vocal stories and articles. I am not a great writing planner and I have difficulty in regarding myself as a writer or creator.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Writers
ACX Audio Books Platform Provides Multiple Earning Opportunities for Self Published Authors
There's no denying the enjoyment that can come from tuning into a good audio book. Nowadays, everywhere you go, you're subject to notices someone with an earbud in their ear, listening to a novel or some other type of audio book.
By Justiss Goode4 months ago in Writers
Do You Have the Voice to Earn Money As a Book Narrator?
If you've ever been interested in knowing what it takes to make money with your voice as a narrator, this information should help answer a few questions.
By Justiss Goode4 months ago in Writers
Are You Still Sitting on the Fence About Becoming a Serious Writer?
Many years ago, I wrote about how I was inspired to become a writer, because of a particular book: The Courage to Write. Please enjoy what I originally shared and feel free to comment on your own inspiration, either for your overall career as a writer, or simply for your inspiration when it comes to writing on Vocal or other platforms.
By Justiss Goode4 months ago in Writers
A Bit of Motivation for Frustrated Writers and Content Creators
When it comes to my writing and online pursuits, for the most part, I have the utmost confidence that whatever I make up my mind to achieve, will eventually come to pass.
By Justiss Goode4 months ago in Writers
Goose and the Golden Egg
Goose and the Golden Egg We have all seen them. The magical emails draw in the hopeful writer, desperate to make something, anything, from their work. The lure and promise of $50-$100 per piece accepted for publication. The hopeful possibilities of making a couple of grand a month from their writing. Anything from data entry to essay submissions is needed by many entities, and you are in a prime position to earn that income, after all, the writer just did. In fact, the writer makes a couple of thousand a month, maybe more, even while they sleep. What they don’t tell you is how long it took them to reach that income. They don’t cite their own stories or poetry in those publications either, so you can’t verify those claims.
By Alexandra Grant4 months ago in Writers
Advice for those aged 30, 40, 50 and above
Advice for those aged 30, 40, 50 and above ▪ Advice 1: Get cupping done every year, even if you don't feel sick or have any ailment. ▪ Advice 2: Drink water regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty or think you need it. Most major health problems stem from dehydration. ▪ Advice 3: Exercise, even when you're extremely busy. You must move your body, even if it's just walking, swimming, or any other type of exercise. ▪ Advice 4: Reduce your food intake. As the saying goes, "A few morsels are enough for a person to maintain their strength." Avoid excessive eating, as it never leads to anything good. Don't deprive yourself, but reduce the quantities. ▪ Advice 5: Minimize your car use as much as possible. Try to walk wherever you need to go—to the mosque, shops, visiting someone, or any other destination. Sixth piece of advice: Avoid anger... Let go of resentment... Try to overlook things... Don't put yourself in upsetting situations... All of these things diminish health and rob the soul of its radiance. Seventh piece of advice: As they say, "Leave your money in the sun and sit in the shade." Don't be stingy with yourself or those around you. Money was made for us to live with, not to live for. Eighth piece of advice: Don't let your soul be consumed by regret over anyone, or over anything you couldn't achieve, or anything you couldn't possess. Ignore it, even forget it. Ninth piece of advice: Be humble... Then be humble again. For money, status, power, and influence are all corrupted by arrogance and pride. Humility is what draws people to you with love, and through it, God elevates your status. Tenth piece of advice: If your hair turns gray, it doesn't mean the end of life. Rather, it's a sign that the best part of life has begun. Be optimistic, live with remembrance of God, travel, and enjoy what is permissible. Final piece of advice: Never abandon your prayers, for they are your winning card in this life and on the Day when neither wealth nor children will avail, except for those who come to God with a sound heart. Don't just read and leave, but honor us by sending blessings upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). And don't forget us in your prayers. May God forgive us and you. O God, bless and grant peace to Muhammad and his family.
By Shoaib4 months ago in Writers
Spinning Wheels
So you say you’re a new writer. How’s that going? Daunting, isn’t it? I hear you. I’m about a year and one month into my writing journey. The amount of information out there is mind-boggling. The quality of the information and advice is mixed, but more than that, the people writing it forget who they’re writing for. That is extremely frustrating. I’m going to give you some valuable information that won’t cost you anything. It’s coming from a very new writer who would like to see some improvements in the field. I promise to be honest and straightforward with you, so you can make informed decisions.
By Alexandra Grant4 months ago in Writers
Come On, Vocal Creators, Let's Support Each Other
Introduction Every week in The Vocal Social Society, we feature (usually Top) stories from four Vocal Communities for people to read and therefore support the creators a little further.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Writers
Vocal Tips And Guides (And Prompts And Ideas And ...)
Introduction This has come about by people getting aggravated by Challenge Results being late, or the fact there are no new Challenges, despite there being a lot of unofficial challenges around. I run one each month.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Writers
Saved
Introduction I see a lot of artwork on Facebook that I think would be inspiration for a poem or story. Vocal requires us to include a lead image or video, and very often we use that to illustrate what we are writing about.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Writers