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Can Science Fiction Be A Topic For Blogging?. Content Warning.
Hello, everyone, and welcome to this new blog. Today, we'll be looking at how to create a fantasy blog and operate it successfully. I'll provide you some basic and sophisticated techniques on how to grow your blog list to a large number of individuals in a short period of time.
By Aditya Singh Tharran2 years ago in Writers
Words Over Woes & The Brutal Truths About Succeeding in the Writing World
I recently stumbled upon a thought-provoking message from Alex Hormozi, and it stopped me in my tracks. It's one of those controversial ideas that either ignites a fire within you or leaves you fuming, depending on how you choose to see it. Let's dive right into it.
By Rick Martinez2 years ago in Writers
Unburdened
Have you ever experienced the fear of judgment when sharing your thoughts or presenting to a group? Those nagging doubts—what will people think? What if they say I don't know what I'm talking about? Who am I to discuss these topics? These thoughts used to overwhelm me, and if you've been in a similar situation, you likely understand that fear.
By R. Lbrok2 years ago in Writers
How to get into Vogue
I don’t often read Vogue but when I do I always learn something. Faced with a three hour flight from London Gatwick I bought a discounted £2 copy from WHSmith, and glad I did. The cover, featuring Leonardo di Caprio and Lily Gladstone, was a beautiful example of how glamorous Hollywood actors can be made to look even more glamorous.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Writers
Advice I'd Go Back and Give Myself as a New Author
My journey as a writer has been going on for many years now and while I know I still have many lessons to learn, my biggest one recently being navigating the world of traditional publishing - I sometimes think back to those first moments when I decided to throw my hat in the wind and embrace being a writer.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
The effects of ghost story writing. Content Warning.
I was memorizing a ghost story. The narrative has turned really spooky. I was terrified. At that moment, the window's edge was hissing. Who is admonishing me? A brush raised the body.
By sk soman2 years ago in Writers
The Writer/Reader Guilt Complex
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You publish a story here on Vocal or some other web publishing platform. It might be a story you feel is really great, or one that is mediocre, or maybe even one you regret. Another writer you are familiar with from the site leaves a like and a comment on said story. The quality of the story and the content of the comment are not really factors in what happens next. You ask yourself when was the last time you read anything published by this other writer? You also consider, when was the last time you left a like or a comment on anything they had written that you read? If you are anything like me, (I can assure you, you are not, but we may share at least this in common) our answers to both questions will probably be a very low number or zero in some cases. A nagging guilt begins to build at not having read or commented on any of this writer's many works in a very long time, or maybe even ever. This very nice person, this aspiring writer just like yourself, took the time out of his or her busy schedule to read and comment on something you wrote, and you can't even be bothered to do the same for them? What kind of monster are you? And, so, appropriately ashamed you immediately seek out something/anything this person has published and leave a like and a comment to even the score. It doesn't matter if the piece you found was Hemingway reborn (highest possible literary quality) or Michael Chrichton reborn (lowest possible literary quality), you like it and you leave a comment detailing how great it was for whatever reasons you think will soothe your guilt ridden soul.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Writers
The Imposter Writer–Stop Doubting Yourself. Top Story - October 2023.
On September 21, 2023, Cendrine announced our new essay series: Writing & Self-Empowerment. And here we are! Our aim is simple: To explore what gets writers inspired and keeps us going, even when we tell ourselves that we aren’t worth it. We want to open up discussions about the craft we share, particularly around self-confidence, and bring some optimism into the picture. Any questions you have, we want to try to answer.
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Writers
The healing power of forgiveness
Title: The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Letting Go for a Happier Life Forgiveness may not always be for the other party, sometimes it’s what’s needed to finally bring your heart some peace.
By Umaymah 2 years ago in Writers
Productivity Tips to Finish Writing Your Book Yesterday
So you start writing a book and those first few weeks the words seem to be flying from your mind onto the page - but then the inevitable happens.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
3K Milestone. Top Story - October 2023.
I swore I was not going to do this. I promised myself I would wait until I reached the 5K milestone before sharing what I had learned with everyone. But yet, here I am, here again, posting about my 3000 reads.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Writers
The Enigmatic World of Anime: An In-Depth Journey into the Allure and Excitement of Japanese Animation
Anime, derived from the English word "animation," refers to animated works that originate in Japan. Its history can be traced back to the early 20th century when Japanese artists started experimenting with animation techniques. However, it wasn't until the post-World War II era that anime truly began to take shape. The iconic "Astro Boy," created by Osamu Tezuka, marked a significant turning point in the evolution of anime.
By Explore the Universe2 years ago in Writers