Advice

Writing is Not a War Zone
After reading the comments on Essay 5 "Writing is NOT a Safe Space," I wanted to clarify my argument. Though the reception was overall positive, I felt the nuanced heart of what I was trying to communicate was perhaps overshadowed by an either/or perception.
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Writers
Whatever You Want To Call It - You Need This If You're Going To Write A Novel
There's one thing when it comes to writing that somehow manages to start wars between factions of writers and sends others scrambling back from their computers, or clicking out of this article faster than it takes them to blink.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
To Be A Better Writer - You Need To Be A Better Reader
One of my favorite things to talk to writers about will always be their favorite books, their favorite genres, which authors inspire them and which would they most like to be like.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Why it's Important to Rebranding?
Creativity: It is important to know when venturing into rebranding an idea, author brand, book product to figure out what works for us. Putting our whole world into another persons fingertips can be very daunting. Here is an example of what I did step by step...
By Emily Radford(Rising Phoenix)2 years ago in Writers
The Writing Advice That's Been Said Wrong Over and Over Again
If you were to stand in a room of a hundred authors and ask each of them individually for their best writing advice almost 90% of them are going to give you the advice that your first draft is going to be shitty and that it's not a reason to give up.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Exam Season Survival: Top Tips for Nurturing Your Mental Wellbeing
Exam Season Survival: Top Tips for Nurturing Your Mental Wellbeing Hard work is the sole key to achieving any goal and dreams that you hold in life. Being true to yourself and placing your utmost efforts in whatever you do, will lead you to the desirable outcome that every person yearns for in their lifetime. To be or not to be the conventional goal achiever, society puts a lot of pressure on children and young adults to academic excellence and achieve good marks in every exam the student undertakes. While it is important to give your 100%, sacrificing your mental health in the process ultimately results in complete burnout and renders you unable to function healthily and productively.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
Why We Write
I write for a variety of reasons, and I am sure that other Vocal Creators do as well. I am not sure whether my primary aim is to create something where there was once nothing or to connect with others through my creation. I certainly love connecting with others and love it when they are complimentary about my creations.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
The Indispensable Companion: A Look at the Ever-Evolving World of Computers
In the modern world, computers have become an indispensable companion, woven into the fabric of our daily lives. From the moment we wake up and check our smartphones to the time we unwind with a movie on our laptops, computers are constantly by our side, silently assisting us in a myriad of tasks. But what exactly are these ubiquitous machines, and how have they come to hold such a prominent place in our society?
By Kulachi Ali2 years ago in Writers
Let's Forget
The scene opens with a creator, the Originator, sitting at a desk. The following is the dialogue that occurs between the Originator (O) and the Machine (M). The Originator is a young man. On the desk is a laptop, in front of which he is sat, his fingers hovering over the keys ready to type, the microphone on so that they can converse.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Writers
Terrible customer service
This happened in Africa/Cameroon. I wasn’t feeling too good, and I needed to go see a doctor, so I called a clinic not too far from where I was to get information on the open hours and when I could come over for a consultation. The person managing the call center was very slow in picking up the call and even when she did, she seemed busy and in a rush to hang up, she didn’t know their open hours for consultation but rather told me she’ll call me the next day to give me the information. Going there the next day and meeting the person at the counter, it was obvious to me this person didn’t want to be there, she was very rude and easily triggered by everything I said. Keep in mind that I was feeling sickly and picking a fight was the last thing I wanted. After a polite response, I left the clinic and sought for a solution else where.
By real Jema2 years ago in Writers
How to Write With Chronic Illness. Top Story - March 2024.
Do you ever open up Vocal and see a ton of notifications from other creators who are pumping out stories weekly, daily, hourly, and wonder why you are incapable of being as fruitful with your work? Today I'm here to tell you that you're not 'lazy' or any less of a writer than they are, because more than likely you looked at the title of this article and said: "Yes, I have a chronic illness and I am a writer, but how do I maintain both without ruining the other?"
By Amanda Starks2 years ago in Writers
5 Tips Anyone Can Use To Write A Novel
Writing a novel isn't one of those things that you need to go to school for years and years to be able to do. You don't need to put thousands of dollars towards an education or fancy courses.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers