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Musings and Advice
I broke 2,000 reads overnight. Yippee!! Itβs taken me over 290 stories to reach this number, with about 95 subscribers. I have put a lot of work into each of these stories. Most of these reads came from the last thirty days. I have been a member of Vocal since July of 2021, but I have only written for less than six months total during this time.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Writers
11 Sentences About Writing No One Wants ToΒ Hear. Top Story - September 2023.
Writers are not usually ones for gatekeeping, but we do sometimes keep some things for ourselves even though there can be a benefit in sharing with those who may not have been through the pages as we haveβ-β yet.
By Elise L. Blake3 years ago in Writers
Why Silent People?
In a world that often values the outspoken and extroverted, we tend to overlook the immense power held by silent individuals. Behind their reserved demeanor lies an inner strength that can have a profound impact on society. This article aims to shed light on the hidden potentials of silent individuals and challenge the common misconceptions we hold. Through understanding their unique qualities, we can learn to appreciate their contributions in various aspects of life.
By π½ππππ πΏππππ 3 years ago in Writers
And so it began.... Top Story - September 2023.
My first attempts at writing consisted of a few mainly short stories whilst I was still at school. I hated writingο»Ώ because the physical effort of pushing pencil or ball point through the surface of a sheet of paper was hardly ever considered an enjoyable exercise by anyone. I mean after all, writing or copying line after line of anything was the kind of chore that even the teachers recognised as good way to punish those who got sentenced to do time in detention when ever a school rule got broken or a teacher got pissed off with something you did.
By Russell Ormsby 3 years ago in Writers
Sing Me a Story
I was a traditionalist, still very much am when it comes to relaying my thoughts, speaking my truths, painting my stories through words. Over 80% of my ideas are transcribed on physical pieces of paper, anything blank and able to be scribbled on are my canvases. My notebooks become collages of scraps from newspapers torn, reciept paper slowly fading from fingertips turning them over and over, graded elementary papers, backs of pictures, postcards, even the occasional ticket stub. In and of itself there's a story with every piece, a time period, a thought frozen in the moment it's formulated and consolidated in my brain. While half written sentences and misspelled words can be their own mystery to solve, the time in which its set can immediately take me back, put me in the mindset of 6 year old Blondie. Sitting as high as she can on the jungle gym, anxiously waiting for her parent to arrive to after school care and take her home to stuffing her face with hamburger helper. Passively listening to her father play video games, she'd kick her dangling feet from the barstool she sat at doing "homework" that included coloring in the lines and learning that 1+1 doesnt equal 11.
By Blondie Willett3 years ago in Writers
From Blank Pages To Bestseller: A Writer's Roadmap
Every writer knows the feeling of staring at a blank page, cursor blinking in relentless expectation, and wondering if they have what it takes to create a bestseller. It's a journey filled with doubt, rejection, and countless revisions, but it's also one that has been undertaken and conquered by many before you. In this article, we'll explore the inspiring journeys of some successful writers who started with that same blank page, and discover the roadmap they followed to reach bestseller status.
By John Edwin Abutu3 years ago in Writers
Mastering Book Writing with a Methodical Roadmap
Book writing, a monumental task, becomes a breeze when you kickstart with an organized outline. It can be a daunting task that can seem insurmountable, especially if you havenβt mapped out your journey. But it need not be that way. In fact, with the right approach and some dedicated effort, writing a book can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Writers
