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ThatWriterGirl
How many times have said I love to read, or I love to write? Probably too many to count honestly. I was called a "nerd" when I was in school. I loved to do schoolwork. I loved (and still love actually) anything that had to do with reading or writing. It was a treat when I got to do both! I know. With all that being said, I have been writing for a long time. I say that a lot here too, lol. What was my first piece? Well, which first are we talking about exactly? Do you mean my first poem? Perhaps, we are talking about my first short story. Maybe my first published work. I do suppose though, if either of those things are what was meant, it would have been specifically stated, right? So, my first work ever it is! That really takes me back. I started seriously writing in high school. I mostly wrote poetry then. The poems I would write were all based on my life events and situations. Whatever I was going through or feeling in that moment went into a poem. I saved them all. I have a box that I keep them in. I go back to read them from time to time. It is such a stroll down memory lane. Not all the memories are good though. Some of the poems are painful. Some poems are sad, others are angry. I wish I had dated them all. Only some have a date. Since I wrote them though, I immediately know the situation that was occurring during whatever poem I am reading: break-ups, friend fights, drama from school or work. I have come a long way. When I say that, I mean I have come a long way mentally, physically, emotionally and as a writer.
By Latoya Giles 2 years ago in Writers
Illusions of Time
Greetings, I'm Doaa, and today let's delve into the fascinating realm of time perception and the intricate web of illusions that shape our understanding of the past, present, and future. Have you ever pondered whether the past can truly be relived? It's like my beard—sure, it'll grow back, but not the same beard, not on the same person. It'll grace a slightly older, different Michael. However, the bearded Michael of the past persists in our memories and historical records, like images and videos. Here I am, the slightly older, evolved Michael, boasting a 130-day difference from that earlier version. Remarkable, isn't it? 130 days that feel like they've evaporated into thin air. Just as optical illusions warp our visual perception, temporal illusions distort our sense of time. Some are subtle, like the agonizingly slow minutes in a queue versus the rapid passage of an entire day spent with friends. Others cut deeper, like the uncanny realism of old recordings or the stealthy march of time itself. Have you ever noticed that songs I loved as a child are now as distant to new generations as the classics were when I was born? It's a puzzling twist of temporal reality—am I genuinely part of the "older" crowd?
By Doaa seif2 years ago in Writers
Origins. Runner-Up in Writers Challenge.
My first piece? I couldn't remember it off hand, so I dug up my old journals to try and figure it out. What I found was a small poem from my early teen years. I hadn't tried poetry or much of any writing by that time, so I made this one as a challenge to myself to try anyway. I've never received extensive education on proper poetry, and I knew even less at the time of writing it, so that's exactly what I wrote about: what I didn't know.
By Bethany Larson2 years ago in Writers
Forget AI: use Scrivener!. Top Story - August 2023.
I was in despair. I was quite a long way in to researching Chief Engineer, my biography of Washington Roebling, builder of the Brooklyn Bridge. It was a big undertaking: I had to learn about, and gather material on... oh, let's see, shall we? 19th century engineering. The Civil War. The history of immigration to the United States from Europe. Iron and steel manufacture. The history of women's education. I could go on — you get the idea. Now, bear in mind too: I'd written a few books, but nothing on this scale, and the question of how I would organize and order my material was starting to give me sleepless nights. I had a zillion Word documents which I named and renamed, put in this folder or that folder... yikes. I stared at my screen, my heart pounding.
By Erica Wagner2 years ago in Writers
LIFE AT ITS BEST
You know its a lot of intriguing how you can awaken and simply understand that, ohhh!! its another day. though in similar peculiarities somebody who might be listening awakens and goes like. "woow!!! another day to simply deteriorate." this individuals are from a similar universe and a similar planet called earth, yet they have different persepective on how they really do relate in this the world.
By Andrew McKenzie2 years ago in Writers
Dealing With Not Being 100%
Introduction As you know I tend to publish something on Vocal most days. My friend Call Me Les says if I don't publish something and share pictures of cats there is something wrong in the world.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
THE LESSON OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
WHAT IS UNCONDITIONAL LOVE? How does it differ from the love that's a constant pursuit for people, one that leads many to despair? How can we describe it in a way that's universally understood?
By Elle Vihman2 years ago in Writers
Whispers of Fate
In the heart of a quaint village, Mia, a talented artist with a mysterious past, crosses paths with Ethan, a brooding writer seeking inspiration. Their lives become intertwined as they uncover secrets hidden within the village's history, slowly falling in love amidst the intrigue. As they delve deeper into the past, they realize that their connection might be more than just a coincidence, and that fate has its own plans for them. With every twist and turn, their love is put to the test, and they must confront their own fears and vulnerabilities to unravel the truth and find the happiness they both deserve.
By Omonona Olubunmi2 years ago in Writers
On Art & Separation. Top Story - August 2023.
I have many many thoughts on this subject, so strap in. It’s gonna get cerebral. And long, very long. (Multiple installments to come.)
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Writers
How to Check if Content Was Written by AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and its ability to generate text is no exception. Today, there are many AI-powered tools that can create human-quality text, making it difficult to tell the difference between AI-generated content and human-written content.
By Dheeraj Giri2 years ago in Writers
Spilling The Beans About The Past
The very first piece of writing I did on Vocal Media was a story about the legendary Robert Johnson, the father of the blues and good old Rock and Roll. The reason I wrote this article was to set the record straight about who invented Rock and Roll due to the fact that Johnson's story resonated with me on personal and professional levels.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Writers
My First Ever Piece
As a child, I remember starting a few stories only to end up not finishing them for whatever reason. It was only when I became an adult that I consistently began to end my stories. However, there is one story that I wrote from my childhood that I was able to finish. It was a very short story, a children’s book in all honesty, but a finished written piece nevertheless.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Writers