Achievements

Quarterly Performance Report
Last year (2025), I challenged myself to write at least one story for each of the 48 Vocal communities. I have achieved that goal, but a lot of new community stories were cramped into the last two weeks of the year.
By Lana V Lynxabout 3 hours ago in Writers
What Good are Numbers?
The world revolves around numbers. The whole purpose of something so simple is to quantify progress, determine outcomes, and assign value to nearly every aspect of life. Without numbers, the world would lose every ounce of structure it ever had, therefore, numbers are important in every way possible. Numbers are treated as essential, reasonably so. I would like to disagree, yet I do not think I can.
By Sophiaabout 8 hours ago in Writers
157 Articles Later, I Realized I Was Chasing the Wrong Thing
I didn’t start writing because I loved writing. I started because I thought it could make money. That’s the part most people don’t say out loud.
By abualyaanartabout 17 hours ago in Writers
I Published 157 Articles on Medium.
There’s something specific about crossing 100+ articles on Medium. At 10 articles, you’re experimenting. At 50, you’re still inconsistent.
By abualyaanartabout 18 hours ago in Writers
I Wrote 157+ Articles on Medium
When people talk about making money on Medium, the conversation usually swings between two extremes: “You can’t earn anything anymore.”
By abualyaanartabout 18 hours ago in Writers
The Real Cost of AI Tools on Your Focus and Creativity in 2026 — And How to Protect Both
Just to "brainstorm," I told myself. Just to get the gears turning. Three minutes later, I had a perfectly serviceable outline. Five bullet points, each one logical and complete. I copied them over, started filling in the gaps, and finished the piece in under an hour.
By Shahzaib a day ago in Writers
The Road to 500 Stories on Vocal
Since the Spring of 2018, I've written over 400 stories and had six Top Stories on Vocal as of February 2026. Now, I'm focused on achieving another milestone: 500 stories written. Now you're wondering how I could I possibly come up with topics to write about. It's based on personal experiences and events that are happening in the world. The question is will this feat be achievable by year's end? It's a longshot, but not impossible either. I write everything from sports to video games. One of my goals as a writer on Vocal is to encourage everyone to take something away from any story I write. In early 2018, I was at my lowest point in my life. I was going through mental health issues, including a couple of suicide attempts. One day, I went to my local library and was on a computer. I wanted something that'll lift my spirits up a bit. All of a sudden, I discovered something online where I could freely express myself. That site was called Vocal. When I wrote my first story on there, I was automatically hooked. I kept writing more and the rest, as they say, was history.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 days ago in Writers
How to Improve Your Golf Game Fast: Expert Tips for Every Skill Level
Improving your golf game quickly requires more than enthusiasm and frequent practice. Golf demands precision, consistency, and a clear understanding of both technique and strategy. Whether you are new to the sport or striving to refine advanced skills, adopting expert-backed methods can accelerate your progress and enhance your overall performance on the course.
By Daniel Ladner3 days ago in Writers
LATE Late March 2026: 6 Goals Accomplished
Another writing goal accomplished! And I snuck this one in just before March was all done with! This one is labeled as Write 2nd Draft of Script (Gun) because I like writing in halted speech patterns… and I was working with limited space. But to lengthen it out here where I got some extra leg room, the goal was to write the 2nd draft of my script, “Son of a Gun.”
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile4 days ago in Writers
Why Do We Remember Old Memories More?
Introduction Have you ever noticed how certain moments from your past feel more vivid than events that happened just yesterday? A childhood smell, an old song, or a familiar place can suddenly bring back a flood of memories. This common human experience raises an interesting question: why do we tend to remember older memories more strongly than recent ones?
By Sk4 days ago in Writers
When The Story Pivots and Changes. Top Story - April 2026.
My writing journey has been a bit of a roller coaster. I don't have any accolades to claim, though if I actually attempted to get serious about writing contests and submitting my work, I could change that. After I finished my rewrite and recording of the audiobook of "Memoirs of the In-Between" I decided that I needed to decide what to do next.
By Hope Martin4 days ago in Writers
A Story a Day Keeps Dementia Away!
My mother, sadly, is developing dementia at quite a rapid pace. My father also had dementia when he passed away, so the prognosis for me is not great.
By Calvin London4 days ago in Writers