Achievements
My vocal goals
My first and most important goal to me is to get a top story. That has been my goal from the start. It doesn't matter to me whether it is a fiction or non-fiction story. I have a feeling it will be a nonfiction story. I have several non-fiction stories written that are in the style of other top stories. I just have to type and publish them. I would love the exposure people get for having a top story. I know I am a good writer. I have stories that have done well. I just can't figure out how to get a top story.
By Jeremy White2 years ago in Writers
vocal bliss
As the new year approaches, there is always a significant push to pick ourselves apart, see where we can make personal improvements, set goals, and decide how to completely change our lives to become even better versions of ourselves. Although I feel the excitement around the impulse of making changes, improving, and setting goals, I’m not one to set my lofty resolutions during the frigid winter months. I’m in hibernation mode, and if it doesn't include a sweater, slippers, and tea, I’m probably not going.
By Kristen Balyeat2 years ago in Writers
Dear Vocal 2024
Dear Vocal, I am not sure how meta it is to address the writing website that I am currently writing an article for, but it feels right, at least to me. Because, as I enter into your 200th challenge(Congratulations by the way!!) I have to say something to you. Thank you. Honestly and truly, thank you.
By David Brandy2 years ago in Writers
My 2024 Aspirations for Vocal
Just like many other creators here, I was contemplating hard if I should enter the #200 challenge. Self-reflection is useful only when you need to change something drastically, and I am quite content with what I have achieved here so far.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Writers
I Don't Set Goals, I Make Plans
I don’t usually set goals. Goals can be missed, that’s why I have switched to selecting targets. Targets are things that cannot be missed. Or if they are missed, you are forced to ask the question of why you missed, how far off target you were, and what you can do to not miss the target again. This change in mindset is why I have switched to making plans. I realize that all may sound pretentious. However, this outlook has come from experience. It comes from what I learned both from playing sports and when I worked in sales. This mindset has taken over many aspects of my life. To the point that now when someone asks me about goals, I avoid using that word to describe something in the future. Looking at my life over the last few years, the occasions when I do use it is in the past tense. And most often my use of goal is to communicate what I did in simplest terms, as targets or plans can carry negative undertones. This is more due to the limitations of our language, and word association.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Writers
𝒫𝓇🏵𝓈𝑒 & ℂ☯𝕟𝕤𝕔𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖
Briskly, I walk into a fresh chapter as the calendar dives into yet another labeled set of hours, days... months...religiously counting down. Opportunities dwindle and slip away; they wait for no one. Who can blame them when their knocks go unanswered. The mountains we climb in search of that pinnacle of success can never be reached when we hide our thoughts...our voices. Increase the volume, time to be heard. -LDubs
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Writers
I'm Tired of People Telling Me I Need to Get a Real Job- Yes Mom This One Is For You
The day I told my parents I was changing my major from Biology to Undeclared - they understood. I was in my second year of college and I was unhappy with the direction my classes were taking and I didn't see a career path that I was going to be happy with at the end of my education.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers






