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Vocal’s Notifications
I woke up one morning last week and found something very interesting when I checked my Vocal profile. There was a notifications icon right next to my profile picture. I have to say the site of that notification icon brought me a great deal of relief and joy. Every Vocal writer is about to do a lot better on this site for a number of major reasons.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Journal
Are There Any Luxuries Worth Buying?
Jay-Z once said, “...if you can’t buy it twice, you can’t afford it.” While I consider that to be sound financial advice, it does have its limitations.
By Loryne Andawey3 years ago in Journal
7 Habits of Highly Productive People
Productivity is never an accident. It's the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer
By A Avondale3 years ago in Journal
The Lessons All Writers Can Learn from the Amazing J R R Tolkien
One dreary day, a professor was sitting at his desk when a fateful event occurred. As he marked examination papers, he noticed that a student had left a page blank. For some inexplicable reason, he jotted down a sentence: In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Journal
Paper Anniversary
Sooo, @Vocal, do you know what today is? No? To be completely honest, I didn’t expect you to remember. Today is our first anniversary! One year ago today, I decided to take a chance on you.
By Lilly Cooper3 years ago in Journal
Here Are The Things I Look For As A Beta Reader
So, you want to be a Beta-Reader too? Nice! "Alright, CyCy. I know you explained what a Beta-Reader is yesterday but what now?"
By CyCy3 years ago in Journal
Black History Month: The Murder Of Emmett Till
If anyone were to ever ask the question of when exactly did the American Civil Rights movement begin, they would probably receive multiple responses. Perhaps the best response that one could give would be August 28th, 1955. It was on this day that one of the most senseless and brutal murders in American history took place, the murder of Emmett Louis Till. This was also the day that darkness was brought to the light in a way that would change the world forever.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Journal
The Ultimate Guide To Winning Vocal Challenges
Vocal Media has come under a lot of fire in recent months. Well, maybe longer than that. Even I was ready to throw in the towel. Then I didn’t. Call it ego, call it whatever you want, but my last challenge win made me kinda love them a bit again.
By Misty Rae4 years ago in Journal
To Win Just Once
Introduction These are just some mind wanderings on winning or placing in Vocal Challenges as well as the almost daily multiple Top Story awards.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Journal
My Vocal Perspective
My Vocal Perspective “Is it worth it?” — Anonymous Questioner(s) My answer is yes. Your answer depends on your definition of “worth.”
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Journal
Buying Myself Flowers
Miley Cyrus and Shakira are showing us that in 2023, we’re not crying about past betrayals. We’re not crying about shitty people. We are going to capitalize on emotional pain and trauma and turn it into relatable anthems that get us the bag and keep us empowered!
By Nicole C3 years ago in Journal
The Write Passion
On the whole as a species humans seek passion. Excitement. Thrills. What makes us feel that excitement is a little different from person to person.
By Lilly Cooper3 years ago in Journal