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From tips and tricks to product updates and inspiration, explore our resources to learn how to grow as a Vocal creator.
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22 Tools to Help You Create Better Vocal Stories
With just the basics—a passion and a place to share it—anyone is able to create an engaging, enjoyable story. But to create a portfolio of stories that each have longevity, originality, and can help you build a dedicated fan base? That might take a little more help.
By Vocal Team7 years ago in Resources
How to Find Inspiration for Your Vocal Stories on Reddit
As a creator, it’s important for you to be consistent, but it can be particularly hard to create on-demand. We all know that inspiration doesn’t strike on a schedule, and creativity can wither away just when you need it the most. Still, you need captivating stories that are fresh and engaging so you can attract—and keep—readers.
By Vocal Team7 years ago in Resources
Vocal Verified—Inspiring Stories from 2018
We say it at the end of every year, but this time I think we all really mean it: 2018 was the longest year in history. We all had the shared experience of trying to find joy in little things while the world collectively coped with political division, social shifts, mass tragedies, and the unexpected losses of so many of our personal heroes.
By Vocal Curation Team7 years ago in Resources
Vocal Verified—Alternative Hip Hop Playlist
This past year has been a particularly eventful one in hip hop. We were graced with the Drake/Pusha T Adonis feud, we witnessed the astronomic rise of Soundcloud rap, we reeled from Mac Miller's unexpected death, and we saw Kanye and Lil Pump emulate Flat Stanley in that one very disturbing music video. And through it all, we watched as time and again hip hop releases dominated the Top 40. Cardi B and Drake were deservedly everywhere, and to be honest I could've had all music besides ASTROWORLD and Sr3mm confiscated for the entire year and still been perfectly content.
By Vocal Curation Team7 years ago in Resources
Tips to Grow Your Audience On Vocal
Finding success with Vocal means something different for everyone. Maybe your priority is fostering a supportive community; maybe it’s creating the next "What Colors Are This Dress?" story and breaking the internet. Either way, attracting the right audience will help achieve whatever goal you’ve set for yourself. And though we give you the tools you need to create beautiful stories and connect with audiences, there are always some further steps you can take to increase your reach and build a following.
By Vocal Team7 years ago in Resources
Introducing Sonix for Vocal Video Creators and Podcasters
Any experienced podcast or video creator knows that transcription is a part of telling your story. It gives readers another way to engage with your work, and gives you an often-necessary SEO boost. While it’s recognized as a necessity, transcribing your latest video or podcast is an often time-consuming and monotonous process.
By Vocal Team7 years ago in Resources
Vocal Verified—Netflix Originals
It's no secret that Netflix has been, quite frankly, killing it with their original series and movies; shows like Stranger Things have received critical acclaim, while original movies like To All the Boys I've Loved Before became fast sensations with audiences. There's something for everyone, which is a great thing—except when you're so overwhelmed with recommendations of shows you just have to watch that you don't know where to begin. Lucky for you, our creators have seemingly seen every single show and movie that has ever been produced—seriously, do you guys do anything else?—and they're more than happy to share their thoughts. As the head of content curation here at Vocal, I'm lucky enough to see all of the reviews, dissections, and thinkpieces that our creators submit, and I've rounded up the best of their recommendations of Netflix original series and movies so that when it's time for your next binge, you don't need to look any further. Needless to say, some of these reviews contain spoilers, so click at your own risk.
By Vocal Curation Team7 years ago in Resources
How to Recycle Your Content on Vocal
No matter where you look online, high-quality content is always in high demand. Creating stories that connect with your audience can be hard work—but doing so on a regular basis can be an even greater challenge, particularly when you have to find a way to promote it.
By Vocal Team7 years ago in Resources
How Vocal Can Help YouTube Creators Grow Subscribers and Earn Extra Money
YouTube has become one of the most heavily-monetized social media platforms in the world, and has launched thousands of careers to stardom. YouTubers work tirelessly to expand their channel and, to get the fans they want, they need to market themselves as much as possible.
By Vocal Team7 years ago in Resources
How Vocal Can Help Podcasters Grow Their Audience and Earn Money
Being a podcaster means that you need to have a lot of dedication to your art. Podcasts are notoriously difficult to profit from—more so than books, videos, or even music. Along with being difficult to monetize, podcasts are incredibly difficult to market.
By Vocal Team7 years ago in Resources
