Process

Talent does (not) exist
In Chinese culture, there’s a ceremony called Zhuazhou (抓周). On their first birthday, children are placed in front of various objects and encouraged to pick whichever catches their eye. Tradition says their choice reveals something about their future career.
By M.7 months ago in Writers
Zipho Memela Shares why Blogging Still Beats Social Media for Building Real Wealth in 2025. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Here’s a statistic that caught my attention recently: 600 million active blogs exist today, yet only 14% of bloggers create content longer than 2,000 words. This gap represents a massive opportunity for anyone serious about building sustainable online income.
By Kin Mancook7 months ago in Writers
How Automation is Changing the Modern Workplace
If you’ve ever dreamed of a world where spreadsheets magically update themselves, emails respond on their own, and coffee refills without judgment, congratulations—automation is making your dreams come true. The modern workplace is being reshaped by technology faster than you can say “artificial intelligence,” and it’s both exciting and, let’s be honest, a little intimidating.
By Katina Banks7 months ago in Writers
Tips and Tricks for Vocal Media Writers
Every writer has a voice—but on Vocal, the challenge is making it heard. Your words deserve an audience; the secret lies in how you share them.
By Zakir Ullah7 months ago in Writers
From Draft to Published: The Invisible Work of Writing Here
When our readers see published posts at Urban Era Marketing’s websites, all they see are well-crafted articles from a dedicated team of writers who’ve excelled in their niches. What they don’t often see are the messy notes, rewrites, and long hours that went into it.
By Pat Zuniega7 months ago in Writers
My book is out, what now?
Trying to get your book out into the world has to be one of the most challenging things I have come across. Honestly, I thought everything would be easy after my book was published. Being a writer is the easiest part when it comes to coming up with a story, typing it, doing the research yourself, and then just sending it off to the publicist.
By stephanie borges7 months ago in Writers
Publish And Be Damned
Introduction I've had an issue with Amazon, which has been going on for years. Basically, it is that once you publish something, you can't delete it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Writers
The Inked Empire: How Vogue Became Fashion’s Bible
The Inked Empire: How Vogue Became Fashion’s Bible From glossy covers to cultural authority — the story of a magazine that shaped beauty standards.
By waseem khan7 months ago in Writers
Trusting Your Gut in Writing Competitions
When entering writing competitions, your gut often knows the story better than you do. That's been my experience taking part in a few competitions outside of Vocal - and it's a lesson worth sharing.
By Paul Stewart7 months ago in Writers
Getting Back Into Gear
Introduction I normally publish two or three Vocal stories a day, but over the last week, I have struggled to even publish one. There are reasons for this, which I shall elucidate here, but this is my second piece today no I am getting back into gear. I also hope this is helpful for other creators who hit similar situations.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Writers
What Are the Best Writing Tools?
Looking to write smarter, faster, and better? Whether you are a student, professional writer, content creator, or blogger, the right writing tools can make all the difference.
By Saif7 months ago in Writers
The Loneliness of Writing
“Writing is a solitary act, but storytelling is never done alone.” Let’s be real: writing can be lonely. There’s something beautiful about sitting with your characters, your worlds, and your words… but it’s also you, a blinking cursor, and the nagging suspicion that maybe no one will ever read what you’re pouring your heart into.
By Georgia7 months ago in Writers