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Vocal Poetry Anthology: Progress Update and Requests - Part Two
Hey, friends and fellow combatants of the written word. I messed up. About... Three months ago. Wait, it can't possibly be that long! Double check - yep. Your boy, your Paul, messed up big style. Three months ago, I published an update on the Vocal Anthology poetry collection I've been working on since the start of the year, set to feature many of you lovely people and your fine words. Three months ago, I was at the stage of gathering the Author Bios for the book.
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Writers
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SEO in 2025 isn’t the same game it was even a year ago. With Google pushing out the Helpful Content Update, the August 2025 Spam Update, and AI Overviews creeping into search results, one thing is clear: authentic human discussions are shaping the SERPs.
By Maria Loppezes5 months ago in Writers
Writing Down The Bones Deck #19
Hi guys, I have been trying to write more now that the kids are back into school. I love these cards and I am so thankful for Denise for showing us all these beautiful writing prompt cards.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹5 months ago in Writers
Language Creation: How Much Is Too Much?
“Every language is a map of human experience.” — Margaret Atwood As a fantasy writer, I love nothing more than stumbling across a beautifully crafted fictional language — until it becomes a full-blown cryptic crossword puzzle that derails the plot.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Writing Powerful Queens, Kings, and Rulers in Fantasy
“Power doesn’t corrupt. It reveals.” — Often true in life, always true in fiction. Let’s be honest: we’ve all read a fantasy book where the so-called “ruler” is more cardboard than crown. Bland, stiff, and strangely uninspiring — even though they supposedly command empires. But when it’s done right? A fantasy queen or king can be utterly magnetic. You remember them. You quote them. You might even accidentally start modeling your own confidence after them (I’ve been there).
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Active Voice vs. Passive Voice:
“The dog bit the man” is not the same as “The man was bitten by the dog.” — Know the difference. When it comes to writing strong, compelling prose, voice matters. And I don’t mean your narrative voice — I mean the grammatical voice of your sentences: active or passive. These two forms shape how your reader processes action, information, and even character agency. Mastering when to use each can elevate your writing from competent to commanding.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
The Secret to Writing Pacing That Hooks Readers
“Good pacing doesn’t mean writing fast. It means writing right.” Pacing is one of those elusive craft elements that can make or break a reader’s experience. Get it wrong, and even your most explosive scenes will feel like a slog. Get it right, and you’ll have readers losing sleep over your story — just one more chapter, they swear. So what is pacing, really? And how do you master it without bulldozing your voice?
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Writing Together, Respecting Boundaries.
Hi everyone😊. I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts about something that happened recently. A fellow member reached out to me about another member and shared some unkind things about them. While I really value that we can form connections and even friendships outside of Vocal, I want to gently remind everyone that each writer’s journey is unique. We don’t owe anyone access to our personal lives.
By Test5 months ago in Writers
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By Hustle Nest5 months ago in Writers
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By Click & Clarity5 months ago in Writers
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By Emma Stone 5 months ago in Writers
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By Daily Blend5 months ago in Writers