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How I created a poetry artbook
Back in at the very beginning of February, my brain began to itch with a new idea: a fusion of artwork and poetry. I protested the idea for a few days... it seemed too far fetched, I felt too inexperienced, it was too vulnerable to put something like that out into the world.
By Bri Craig2 years ago in Writers
Scripting Utopia
I began writing this article today and instead ended up with this one below (which I had to then rename!). I often get lost on a tangent from where I begin because I realise I need to give context - otherwise I fear ending up trying to explain a book worthy concept in the comments section 😅
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Writers
The Right Kind of Rejection
I consider it a privilege that, as of writing this, seventy-two Vocal writers have subscribed to me, presumably because they liked my work enough that they would want to be notified if I'd published something new.
By Catherine Dorian2 years ago in Writers
Inside the Animal's Mind [an unofficial challenge]
Hellooo Vocal Creators! I have noticed a few other creators doing their own unofficial challenges, and I thought I'd try to hop on the bandwagon! Let's see if we can get some contestants! (And hopefully it can become a monthly thing!)
By Belle2 years ago in Writers
Why You Should Start Writing Everything Down
Writing is the conversion of energy into mass. It cements the words born from your mind right into the heart of the universe. It ingrains these tiny marks, these little pieces of you, into the fabric of life. It converts the energy of your brain into tangible, cosmic molecules — particles of ink on paper.
By em2 years ago in Writers
Delicious Nightmares
There is nothing novel in the observation that a good cinema experience is akin to a waking dream. We sit in darkness and become enveloped in a world of images that we piece together to form a narrative. Sometimes the images overpower us and we struggle with the paralysis of a nightmare. And then the lights come back up and we take a breath to remember it was not real, we were not in that car crash, we were not in a fight, we were not a lover being romanced. And we need a moment between the last credit and the real world to gather our thoughts to find meaning in what we have seen.
By Rachel Robbins2 years ago in Writers
It Happened
Introduction Three years ago I joined Vocal to win a big prize. That never happened, but this did. What Did? As you know I have a fascination with numbers and tend to track what happens to my account via Vocal's flawed statistics. As I hit certain numbers of stories, I tend to share them with others on Vocal.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Winner's Circle: Prompted #4
INTRODUCTION I proclaim Prompted #4 as a success! If you don't know or don't recall the particulars of this challenge, get up to speed HERE.
By Randy Baker2 years ago in Writers
Be Your Own Advocate Challenge
So, folks...I wanted to do something a bit different for my next challenge thingo. I wanted to turn things back on you - as many of you have been firm and constant supporters of me and I always feel I've been a let down in terms of reciprocating.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Writers
Vocal Challenges Made Me a Better Writer and Keep Me Writing
For new writers like myself, this article is meant to convey the things I’ve personally learned by participating in the various types of Vocal challenges; things that I think made me a better writer. I’m sure there are many more lessons than what I’ve listed, but these are the ones that brought me “aha!” moments.
By S.J. Frederick2 years ago in Writers
Belle's Unofficial Challenges
I have started my own series of unofficial challenges, and will be posting all the links to them here! The links will include the original challenge post, as well as the results post. If you are unsure of whether or not I have any open challenges at the moment, come and revisit this publication (which will be pinned to my profile) to see all my challenges categorized under OPEN and CLOSED. Happy writing!
By Belle2 years ago in Writers
My Book is Published 🥳 🙌 🎊🙌🎊🙌🎊🙌🎊🙌🎊🙌🎊
I have never been so excited to share news with you all… 🥹 (which in itself will explain my most recent lengthy absence!).
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Writers