Achievements
From Fuzzy Feelings to Finer Verses
Have you ever been told you can’t? That you aren’t good enough? Take a moment. Breathe. Now, imagine meeting me in person. Imagine we’re sitting across from each other (or side by side if direct eye contact isn’t your thing). You’d notice that I rarely flaunt my identity. But today, I lay my cards on the table and tell you I am a poet and an author with bona fide publications to my name. (Please, don’t rush off to find them; this isn’t a sales pitch.)
By Dan-O Vizzini2 years ago in Writers
Attending an Indigenous Writers Gathering Was Great!
When attending the Indigenous Writers Gathering at a Tribal and Community College an hour from my house, I noted that a lot of the writers’ work came from serious topic areas. Then there were the fun and funny works as well!
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Writers
Rising from the Ashes
In the dimly lit room of a small apartment in Lyon, France, Sara sat alone, gazing at the fading sunlight streaming through the curtains. Her eyes, once filled with the fire of determination, were now brimming with tears as she clutched a faded photograph. It was a picture of her and her teammates, their faces etched with despair, taken moments after the final whistle had blown in the previous Women's World Cup. They had lost. Heartbreak had washed over them like a tidal wave, drowning their dreams of glory.
By Lubega Abubakari2 years ago in Writers
Musings and Advice
I broke 2,000 reads overnight. Yippee!! It’s taken me over 290 stories to reach this number, with about 95 subscribers. I have put a lot of work into each of these stories. Most of these reads came from the last thirty days. I have been a member of Vocal since July of 2021, but I have only written for less than six months total during this time.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Writers
Unlocking My Love Part 3
Welcome back, readers. If you have been following this little three-parter I have created, you know about my first written story and how I strayed from the writer’s path during high school. However, if this is your first time reading this short jaunt down memory lane, I shall direct you to where you can visit previous installments. You can read, or revisit, those crucial points in my writing journey here: Part 1 and Part 2. Would I consider those my first writing piece is a matter of perspectives? Sure, both were written in the form of freelance, but the title of my first official story for eyes beyond my own goes to a piece I wrote for a writing contest.
By Iris Harris2 years ago in Writers
The Wizard of Oz 3
It was a long time ago, back in my earliest days of high school. We had a project due for my drama class, and the basic idea is we had to act out a bunch of scenes from a chosen play. Many students took this premise and simply worked with a collection of scenes from any well-known work of art, Shakespeare, and the like. I, however, had a deep and passion and yearning to not merely replicate works that had been previously done, but to put my own ideas out there in the ether. I wanted more than anything to create something that was mine and share it with everyone.
By Tyler C Douglas2 years ago in Writers
From Blank Pages To Bestseller: A Writer's Roadmap
Every writer knows the feeling of staring at a blank page, cursor blinking in relentless expectation, and wondering if they have what it takes to create a bestseller. It's a journey filled with doubt, rejection, and countless revisions, but it's also one that has been undertaken and conquered by many before you. In this article, we'll explore the inspiring journeys of some successful writers who started with that same blank page, and discover the roadmap they followed to reach bestseller status.
By John Edwin Abutu2 years ago in Writers
The Enigmatic Echoes
The Enigmatic Echoes Chapter 1: The Invitation The day started like any other for Detective Amelia Sullivan. The sun had just begun its ascent over the city, casting long shadows on the cobblestone streets. Amelia, a tall and determined woman in her early forties, lived for her job. She sipped her coffee as she reviewed the morning paper. An invitation to the grand opening of the "Mysterious Mansion" had caught her eye.
By jay throck2 years ago in Writers
My First Story was a Nightmare. Top Story - September 2023.
My first story came from a strange place and I hope I am not alone in this. It wasn't from a book, although, in part, one of the greatest science fiction novelists, had his hand in it. The idea didn't come from a movie or video game either. It all started in 18 years ago in the back seat of my mom's red Dodge Durango.
By David Brandy2 years ago in Writers
