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A Plea to Spammers
New (and older) Vocal users - let me appeal to your business sense and desire to make money. Spamming people’s stories with your links is not the way to go about it, nor is posting AI only created content. I can only imagine any gain in results, if there are any, are quickly lost. You are only hurting your attempts to create viable business by creating a disrespected reputation instead! If you want to be successful as a creator, it’s a long-term investment of your time and money.
By KJ Aartila2 years ago in Journal
Terrible Mistakes New Writers Need To Avoid
All writers make mistakes whether it is their first time writing a novel or their dozenth time writing a novel, mistakes are bound to happen, but if you're aware of the more common ones, then they'll be easier to avoid.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Journal
Ugh! Customer Service
I’ve had it up to my freakin’ eyeballs with Customer Service! Or Customer Support, or Customer Care or whatever ridiculous moniker it’s given. It’s all the same, and means little. No matter what it’s called, I don’t feel like any more of a concern to the powers-that-be than I would feel talking to a rock. Actually, I would probably feel better talking to a rock, as my expectations would then be met.
By KJ Aartila2 years ago in Journal
Vocal Is On Trend
If you are serious about becoming a better writer, follow Vocal’s lead. Better yet, if you hope to win challenges outside of Vocal or have your work accepted in a peer-reviewed publication, follow Vocal’s lead. Read the introductions to what led Vocal to choose the winners for past challenges. Delve into how winners worked within the prompt in expected or unexpected ways. But the most important part is looking at the trend of what Vocal chooses for challenges.
By Stephanie J. Bradberry3 years ago in Journal
My Asian wife’s pride in being Canadian was scarred during the Pandemic
I’m a white man that was lucky enough to be born Canadian. I do not use the word “lucky” lightly as being born into a country that is known throughout the world as a place of freedom and refuge is truly like winning the lottery.
By Gerald Holmes3 years ago in Journal
Vocal Deep Cuts
There are a lot of great things happening on Vocal right now. The Vocal Creator Chat and Raise Your Voice Thread have both been making the community feel closer. Mariann Carroll and Heather Hubler both have great interview series that help us get to know our fellow creators better. Then there are individuals like Real Poetic, who has started running her own challenges. The latest one you can check out here:
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Journal
The Numbers Don't Lie
I wanted to post something a bit different. Anyone that knows me knows I am not a numbers guy. I do not really gel well with numbers. Words are my ammunition and love. Numbers I appreciate are necessary, and maths is needed, but I have trouble with it.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Journal
