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You Know You're a Writer When...
It all comes down to this: Q1 - What is a writer? I've been wondering this lately. More specifically, Q2 - What's the difference between a person who writes things down, and a Writer? With a capital W.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Writers
My 5 picks for the 'Next Great (American) Novel'
The Vocal Challenge: Write the first chapter of the next Great [American] Novel. For this challenge, we ask you to explore the theme of national identity and belonging through the lens of your birth country, or the country you have lived in that you most deeply identify with. Whether you choose to highlight your nation's triumphs, struggles, or its diverse tapestry of voices, let your creativity flow freely as you contribute to the rich tradition of the next Great [Insert Your Country] Novel. Embrace the spirit of inclusivity and paint a vivid portrait of your country's life, history, and aspirations, striving to build a literary legacy that celebrates the collective human experience.
By JBaz2 years ago in Writers
Still looking for that item of interest to aliens?
Entries into the Vocal Extraterrestrial challenge, so far, have been a lot of fun for the reader and writer alike. If you haven't already done so, or think you can come up with another poetic masterpiece, you still have seven whole days left to have a go and make yourself a winner. Yay!
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Writers
Writing Prompts for October
What is a writing prompt? My basic definition of a writing prompt, is a statement, question, or thought that helps inspire a piece of writing. No two people will look at the prompt the same way which I think is pretty cool.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹2 years ago in Writers
How I Turned a Vocal Story into a Book
The day has arrived where I can finally hold a book that I've written in my own hands - and I have Vocal to thank for it. I know I'm not the first Vocal writer to have this accomplishment. I believe Mike Singleton, Natasja Rose, and others have also gone down the path of self-publishing. But I'm so proud to have made it here, and I could not have done it without the support of my friends, and the gentle nudge of Vocal Challenges to keep me writing.
By Bri Craig2 years ago in Writers
Be Me, a Vocal+ Member
Wake up, brush teeth, look at the Vocal app. Oh, a red dot! Realize it’s only creators I’ve subscribed to posting new stories. Swallow equal parts disappointment that no one has engaged with my stories and impostor syndrome that I can’t seem to match these authors’ paces. Promise I’ll go read the new stories later.
By Stephen A. Roddewig2 years ago in Writers
Baby's Night Out. Content Warning.
**This story contains a mention of pregnancy and childbirth.** I just dropped my kid off at something called ‘Parent’s Night Out,' hosted by our Karate dojo. My husband is with his friends at their annual all day game we affectionately refer to as ‘all gay dame.’ So I have the night to myself. It occurred to me that I could use a clever title for my little solo excursion. My buddy Malinda offered ‘baby’s night out’ and I think that fits. It implies wandering in a childlike state of exploration for the simple pleasures in life. A rare treat for a mama with a nine to five and a husband who works most nights and weekends.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Writers
Teach me a Word!
In every poem I write, every word I read, and every mind that is better, smarter, quicker than my own, I desire to know vast swaths of vocabulary. Said another way: words inspire me to learn more words.
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Writers
Reflection on 4K Reads, AKA "How Writing is a Bit Like Sex"
I recently wrote about hitting 3000 reads. It felt like kind of a big deal. And then, in one month, I got another 1000!
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Writers
Disappearing Woman
"Disappearing Woman In silence, she's been bound She's here, but gone without a trace Nowhere to be found" The hot, summer sun beat through the window of my bedroom, the song of cicadas leading my small, clumsy hands in their creaking ballad of inspiration. Britney Spears smiled down at me from a poster above my white, wicker desk, her pigtails adorned with tufts of white feathers, beaming a porcelain smile that had yet to crack under the pressure of stardom.
By Christiane Winter2 years ago in Writers
From Person Who Writes, to Writer
Ever since I was a child my Nana always encouraged me to keep a journal. Every year for Christmas, she would gift me a new notebook and pen. The first year this tradition started, I got a little spiral book with a duck swimming through the water on the cover. I was in the 7th grade, and I remember writing about the intricacies and emotions of middle school. They were silly little musings with no real purpose, and there were months between the entries. Not much has changed about my writing style. I'm on top of it hard, and I fall off hard. There's no in between.
By Ashley Lima2 years ago in Writers
A Discourse on Pizza, or 10 Things About Me
This is written as a part of Kayleigh’s Get to Know Me series. So, I despise writing about myself (shit, that should have been point number one), and that means this will probably have no polish to it. By the time we get done together, it’s going to resemble regurgitated alphabet soup garnished with hot takes and bad puns. Get ready. But hey, there’s a challenge and a prize at the bottom for anyone who makes it there!
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Writers