Achievements
An open letter to all the hustlers. Content Warning.
To be or not to be, to go all in or to unwind and relax, we question our dreams, running in constant chase of our quests to come true, we are the ones who never sleep. Dreamers we are called, the ones who passionately strive in the endeavours of the best they could ever be, here is a letter to me, a letter to you. In the stride of embracing the best you have ever been, nurture your soul before the onset of the abundance in you that lies unseen.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS THAT SHOCK THE WORLD
Title: The Buzz of the Transfer Market: Latest Football Transfers Making Waves Introduction: In the ever-dynamic world of football, transfer seasons never fail to captivate fans worldwide. As clubs maneuver to strengthen their squads, transfer news becomes the hot topic of discussion. The latest window has seen significant movements, with star players changing allegiances, promising talents making breakthroughs, and managers strategizing for success. Let's dive into the buzz of the transfer market and explore some of the most noteworthy recent moves.
By Richmond Nunekpeku2 years ago in Writers
My Aspirations With The Vocal
As much as I love to write, be challenged and to have deadlines which generate motivation, (ummm, usually), my goals are very focused regarding The Vocal this year. I want to read each and every entry. Why? Writers who do not read others creations become stale, stagnant and self absorbed. Getting one's story listed as "Top Story" or included in " Writers We Are Loving" has been the sort of a place I find myself wallowing about, wondering too often why my piece didn't make it and it leads to me not writing. Challenges can be fun, however, in the last year those who won first prize or had honourable mentions got my attention right away. Now I am digging in and like a determined detective I am going to unravel each and every gem, study it, read and re-read and pull those who are in the wild depths of The Vocal up and out them for review. I do have books I need to read and books I need to continue to write, but as Barbara King wrote, " Writing a Novel is a Marathon, Not a Sprint. We who are driven to write more than short stories need to sit back and breathe, look for other angles and most of all ask for and get some feedback. That is my primary goal. If I submit a story or poem I'd like to see more members commenting on it's substance, word choice, or hear how it might have been bettered by a simple comma. I want real feedback not just someone writing " good job!". I have read plenty of my own writing and know without a doubt it was not a good job, it was pathetic and lifeless, congealed from some brain cells on their way out of town. Learning from others is critical. We all know that our art form is one that is under valued; very few of us make it to the screenplay of our dreams, much less find ourselves discovered by a writing scout from The New Yorker or are even reshared here, in this very platform we are so devoted to. The character it takes to hit and miss repeatedly and not give up is astounding. In the old days rejection slips were stuffed in shoe boxes and hidden in the back of the wardrobe; now no one bothers to even thank us for our submissions. That says everything about being a writer's writer. May I persevere to be encouraging, supportive, candid and devoted to my fellow Salinger's, Keats, Angelou's and Pratchett's. Your work, your gift and drive are just as integral to the process as my own and it should be no other way. I will admit there is a lot of catching up to do; new genres to delve into, stories from years ago that are growing dusty in The Vocal's silver lined cellar, and to boot more submissions are coming in every day. It is probable I will not meet my own standards as I have been known to slip and slide on resolutions and aspirations previously, yet I frankly have been in an impermeable rut; I admit to staring at pens, pencils, paper, keyboards, the ceiling, the dead birch tree out my kitchen window, napping, scanning the cupboards for something to snack on, trying to read my palms, stoking the fire, watching Britbox, and just about everything one can do but write. Is it just January? I asked myself. Myself highly doubts the month is responsible for my fiddling and fuddling. So now at five hundred and ninety words, (almost), I write to all of you who are following your dreams, creating masterpieces and honestly some real bombs as well, I announce with fervour, without further delay I will be reading YOU, watching for your next publication and as often as the sun rises and sets, ( that might be a slight exaggeration), I will try very much indeed to comment, be real, plunge into the miles and mountains of words you put forth and give you the read you deserve. If you are looking for quickies like "Excellent", "Well done", or "Amazing" might I remind you this is not a blind-fold taste test but my real thoughts and meanderings regarding your portfolio of nouns, adjectives, synonyms and imagination. Hail to all creators out there, make sure to watch your P's and Q's! Cheers to another year around The Vocal!
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Writers
Welcome to the Wild World of Martin Williams
Disclaimer: This is a pillar post. If a bunch of links to my own stories isn’t your thing and/or you don’t like self-promotions, this article is not for you. I certainly get that, which is why I included this disclaimer at the start to warn those of you away from the rocks. Like a lighthouse 😁
By Stephen A. Roddewig2 years ago in Writers
5 Ways Atlassian Confluence Simplifies Project Management
Project management can be stressful for project managers. It takes a lot of effort and skill to maintain effective communication between your team and ensure you have the resources you need to deliver a successful project. With Confluence, you can easily browse details and progress while keeping your team informed. Any project, be it software development, marketing campaigns or even managing a large event, becomes a simple matter with Confluence, maintaining effective communication between teams.
By Hemanth M U2 years ago in Writers
How to up your content writing game?
Do you want to be a better creator? It is on you to comb up your content material writing abilities. Content writing is one of the maximum valuable capabilities in these days’ digital world. It’s the way you talk together with your customers, and it’s critical for any enterprise that wants to prevail online.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
American Writers & Consumers Beware of Newsbreak
What is Newsbreak? Chances are, if you are reading this, then you probably are already at least a little familiar with the site Newsbreak. However, it seems only right that we first talk about what the Newsbreak platform is. After all, not everyone will have heard about them.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in Writers
A Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing: The Journey So Far
Writers are expendable. If you don't believe me, ask the companies that I, and many others like me, worked for in 2020. I thought I achieved success by finding work in my industry even before I left school, yet when issues arose during the Covid-19 pandemic, small time writers and editors like myself were given the boot from marketing and social media teams without a second thought.
By Henry Shaw2 years ago in Writers
