Challenge
Seriously, What Is This About Vocal?
Introduction This is just about the flood of winning Challenge pieces in Top Stories. Has Something Gone Wrong? WTF Vocal. Since Wednesday 24th of December 25 every Top Story has been a previous Challenge placement or winner.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred about a month ago in Writers
If 167 Million People Read This Article, Vocal Will Make Me a Millionaire
Allow me to explain: I like money. I like writing. I like making money from writing. My dream in life is to make so much money from one very meaningful work of fiction or theatre that I never have to work again, that royalties allow me to rent a modest apartment, and I can pursue my dreams of taking walks and making soups and collecting the things my little goblin-brain loves to collect. Unfortunately, I have realized that in today’s economy, it takes significantly more than one singular week-long burst of genius to get to this point, and as such, it is a marathon and not a sprint. Sad. I actually have to work to attain my dream.
By Steven Christopher McKnightabout a month ago in Writers
I Tried AI for One Week — and My Burnout Finally Made Sense
I didn’t turn to AI out of excitement. I turned to it because I was worn down in a way rest couldn’t fix. Not physically exhausted — mentally crowded. My mind felt like it was constantly juggling unfinished thoughts, open tabs, and half-done plans. Even when I worked all day, nothing felt settled. Everything followed me into the evening.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in Writers
Love U First. Content Warning.
Before anyone tells you I love you. I love you that you are reading this and understanding that you have to love yourself first before anyone and I mean anyone that makes you love them and uses all your energy just to make them feel better. If only you love you and get what you get , then you will see what I mean,
By Erica Williams2 months ago in Writers
The First Time I Called 9-1-1
(This is one of my first short stories so please excuse any errors) It was the middle of December, the sun had started to set at 4:30 pm and by 5:30 it was completely dark outside. The cold winds grow stronger as the sun tucked away further and further. The temperature dropped as the sun's heat rays weren't there to deflect some of the icy winds. The chill in the air was enough to make you shiver on impact. Me and my sister had just left a holiday party that our school was hosting before winter break. It was 5:30 when we left the building, already aware of how cold it was outside, we were bundled from head to toe. Hats, scarfs, gloves, boots with thick socks, and a long puffy jacket with a big hood. We took the first step out the double doors and instantly felt shivers, my face began to numb as the wind swirled and blew at me.
By Taraji Adams2 months ago in Writers
Sky Diving
Anne Bernays and Pamela Painter — What If? Writing Exercise for Fiction Writers prompts The Exercise - Using the first person, describe an event or action you are fairly sure you will never experience firsthand. Be very specific - the more details you incorporate the more likely it is that your reader will believe you. Include your feelings and reactions. Limit: 550 words. The Objective - Writing what you know is all very well, but it certainly does restrict most of us within narrow confines. You must also be able to write what you don't know, but can imagine. This is what your imagination is for. Let it fly.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Writers
Naushad Parpia on Teamwork Lessons from Strong Startups
Teams working together reduce confusion and increase progress during demanding growth periods. Startups depend on people collaborating under pressure while navigating daily uncertainty. Founders build momentum when teams move with shared purpose and direction. Strong teamwork connects vision with action across departments. Leaders such as Naushad Parpia often emphasize teamwork as a foundation for sustained startup growth.
By Naushad Parpia2 months ago in Writers
