Achievements

Published on Halloween!. Top Story - November 2025.
Submitting to publications is grueling enough as it is, it's chalk-filled with disappointment all on its own, you don't need to be adding your own self-inflicted wounds to the party. A writer can run out of body parts to absorb these blows.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 months ago in Writers
Why Good Equipment Is Not an Expense but an Investment in Efficiency
In the competitive world of manufacturing and industrial operations, every decision affects the bottom line. From production schedules to maintenance cycles, efficiency is the silent engine that drives profitability. One of the most overlooked contributors to that efficiency is the quality of the equipment itself. While some businesses view premium tools and machinery as costly overhead, smart operators understand that reliable industrial equipment is an investment that pays dividends over time.
By sammmy3 months ago in Writers
The First 10 Hours
I did it! I have officially completed the first 10 hours of my 100-hour challenge. And boy was it a rollercoaster of emotions!
By Sarah O'Grady3 months ago in Writers
Am I Anyone's Favorite Writer?. Top Story - October 2025.
Someday, you’re going to be someone’s favorite author. --Lucia Franco With the posting of my drabble “The Invasion” (link below), I hit 250 stories published on Vocal. I know that it should be a time of celebration for me. After all, that’s a lot of stories! Surely, I should be proud of myself. However, I find myself reflecting on my past three years on Vocal and wondering how I could have done better and, more importantly, if I have made an impact with any of my stories.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 months ago in Writers
Observations On Changes In Challenges And Top Stories On Vocal
Introduction This was the challenge that finally tempted me with a $2,000 prize, and I thought, "I can do that": Then
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
Tales From Beyond: The Haunted Letter Challenge: The Entries. Top Story - October 2025.
Greetings to the demented, the disturbed, the deranged. The entries for the “Tales from Beyond: The Haunted Letter Challenge” have been received and are festering in the dark deluded dungeons of the supernatural judges who are currently being haunted and disillusioned as we read each and every entry. There are 34 spooktastic letters in total.
By Rick Henry Christopher 3 months ago in Writers
200 Stories on Vocal.Media. Top Story - October 2025.
Once again I struggle to find the words to describe what this accomplishment means to me. Even now I flounder in the deep end of my doubts, wondering if I can support myself in the future with my writing, and yet I still haven't given up on the dream.
By Amanda Starks3 months ago in Writers
Judgement. Top Story - October 2025.
What happens when it gets real.... the moment when you download the manuscript, you upload the cover and you spend countless of days thinking is this the road I will walk down? is this really happening will I do it?
By Cryptic Edwards3 months ago in Writers
"Do Your Worst!" unofficial challenge winners!. Top Story - October 2025.
Last month I hosted an unofficial writing challenge, prompting any fellow writers to craft a playlist of intolerable music. I was looking for recs that would make me suffer.
By Sam Spinelli3 months ago in Writers
US Supreme Court Readies to Make Major Decisions That May Reshape American Law in 2025. AI-Generated.
US Supreme Court Readies to Make Major Decisions That May Reshape American Law in 2025 To learn how the US Supreme Court 2025 term may affect American law in ways that will have great consequences through landmark cases on, among other issues, voting rights, free speech, abortion, and technology.
By The smart stream3 months ago in Writers
Current Vocal Challenges
Introduction At this moment in time, there are eighteen Vocal Challenges which you can find here: I do wish Vocal had a more positive image for its multi-story links.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Writers
5 Tools Every Homeowner Needs Before Attempting Small Repairs
Even if you’re not the “handy” type, every homeowner should have a basic toolkit ready. From tightening loose cabinet handles to fixing a dripping faucet, small repairs can pop up any time — and being prepared can save you both time and money.
By sammmy3 months ago in Writers