Advice

Whispers of Farewell
In a quiet village nestled in the embrace of rolling hills and azure skies, lived a young woman named Amelia. She was known throughout the village for her kindness, her warm smile that could brighten the gloomiest of days, and her unwavering love for her younger brother, Oliver.
By Van gogh 3 years ago in Writers
Still-Gate: How a Five Letter Error Made Me Question Everything
Last Friday, August 11, I logged into my email to make sure I wasn't missing anything glaring at work while enjoying a Florida beach vacation with my family. I was surprised to find two comments of congratulations from my fellow writers on a poem I had submitted to the Short and Sweet Challenge. It was a surprise because the challenge winners were supposed to be announced on Thursday, August 10. Even though I never expected my poem, "On Marriage and Summer Squash," to place, I had scanned the winner announcements on Vocal dutifully that Thursday and experienced a brief second of disappointment that I wasn't listed there before reminding myself I have yet to crack poetry and that I could try again another time. Then it was back to the beach with my family for some much-needed sun, salt, and sand.
By L.A. Hancock3 years ago in Writers
Legacy and generational impact
In the heart of Canada, where the fields echoed with the shouts of soccer enthusiasts, lived a legend named Sarah Mitchell. For over a decade, she had graced the pitch as the stalwart of the Canadian women's soccer team. Her dedication, resilience, and unyielding spirit had carried her team through victories and defeats alike. But as the Women's World Cup approached, Sarah knew that this tournament would be her swan song.
By Mentor okafor3 years ago in Writers
THE BUTTERFLY AND THE BATHROOM
Once upon a bright morning, in the quiet confines of a bathroom, I encountered a most peculiar sight, a revolting, yucky green worm. Its appearance, though harmless, sent shivers down my spine. Oddly my mood that day was quite buoyant. I swear= the mere thought of harming an ant would sting my conscience. But when I'm feeling down, I don't care about crushing any pitiful being that cross my path.
By Wizscript 3 years ago in Writers
New Musings on the Block
I noticed recently that I've got 3,000 reads! Whoever you are, thank you. I wanted to mark this milestone somehow, but wasn't sure how. Then I read Lilly Cooper's Top Story about writer's block. (If you haven't read it yet, go and have a look - it's insightful!)
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Writers
5 Ways to Improve Your Writing
Write Consistently It doesn’t matter if you’re inspired or not, you need to make a plan and write every day. Of course it’s not going to be good every time, because first drafts and brainstorming is the first step. But the more often you write, the easier it will get, and the more content you’ll actually make. When writing a first draft, it’s not about perfection, but about finishing the story. You can work on the rest later.
By Koda Red3 years ago in Writers
My first writing
My first time writing with a hope of payment or earning reads was on a website much like this called helium. You wrote for different subjects, earned from read and entered competitions. From this site I did a few writing jobs for various websites and personal hires. At the time I was happy to earn enough to pay for the monthly internet bill.
By ASHLEY SMITH3 years ago in Writers
The Scourge of the Pages. Top Story - August 2023.
Writer’s Block. The thorn in our sides, the bane of the literary world and every writer’s worst nightmare... besides Plagiaristic Programs (a.k.a. A.I. writing programs) and plagiarism in general.
By Lilly Cooper3 years ago in Writers
10 Quick Ways to Improve Your Writing To Rake In (More) Moolah
In the digital age, content is king, and words are the currency. But how do you make your words count? How do you ensure that the tap-tap-tap on your keyboard translates into tangible dollars in your bank account?
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Writers
Rejection Isn’t A Rite Of Passage For Writers, Describes This Failed Pen-pusher
Everyone will tell you that writing rejection is perfectly normal. Expected, if you will. All part and parcel of being a writer.
By Ellen Frances3 years ago in Writers
Authors, I'd Like to Know
In addition to sharing my genesis as a writer, this article also is calling all dreamers, writers, romantics, and the like. I'd like to know about the process that shaped your versatility as an author as well.
By B3 years ago in Writers
Writer: Advice for doing better on Vocal.
Is it enough to put words on a page? Is it enough to craft worlds and characters that feel like family to have them do the impossible?
By Jazzy 3 years ago in Writers