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Emily Dickinson “Tell It Slant” Poetry Festival 2025
The Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts is gearing up for their “Tell It Slant” Poetry Festival 2025 celebrating the famed poet. The event, held both in-person and virtually, lasts for one week starting September 15th with events daily, including readings of all her poems, free workshops, paid events, programs, and headlining poets.
By Krysha Thayer5 months ago in Writers
Container Gardening Tips That Save Space and Produce Big Yields . AI-Generated.
Container Gardening Tips That Save Space and Produce Big Yields Learn the best container gardening ideas to save space and produce big yields. Find out the secrets to growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers in small spaces using smart container choice and easy techniques.
By Zeeshan Haidar5 months ago in Writers
Save It For Later
Introduction This is another short piece on how I create some of my stories. Believe it or not, there are some creators out there who are more prolific than me, and certainly more talented than I am, as I can only work with words.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
Unofficial challenge: Do Your Worst! (unbearable music recs)
Hello friends! As a music lover, I must confess…. Some music just really, really, REALLY… sucks. I know this is only subjective, but:
By Sam Spinelli5 months ago in Writers
My First Book – A Little Journey from Writer to Becoming an Author
‎I have published my first book, and it gives me immense happiness to write this and share it with you. A year and a half ago, I had never thought about such a task—writing a book? An entire story, shaping my thoughts, imagination, and emotions into words? At that time, I wasn’t even a witness to these things. But as I began to write, I discovered myself as a writer, and it was wonderful. Even now, this journey is moving forward amazingly. ‎ ‎I never imagined that I would write like this, that this would become my language. That I would be able to harmonize with words and play with them. Until the age of 16–17, this never surfaced in any form. I would have a home built from my own words, shining upon the pages, this thought was far, far beyond even my imagination and dreams. ‎ ‎ Recognizing myself as a writer, yet somehow, it happened. And today, I can call myself the author of a book. That feels truly remarkable. ‎ ‎After writing some poems and short stories, I finally published my book. The whole process was immensely enjoyable, though at times it felt tiring and even boring. But today, it exists as a published book, and it stands as one of the best and creative works I have done this year. ‎
By Karan w. 5 months ago in Writers
AC Service in Dubai- Must To Do Guide
Dubai’s summers are no joke. With temperatures rising above 40°C, your AC isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. That’s why finding the right Ac Service in Dubai is more important than ever in 2025.
By Nadia Ahmed5 months ago in Writers
Why Writers Fall in Love With Their Characters
“They’re fictional. I know. And yet — I’d die for them.” Writers get it. Or maybe we don’t, and that’s why we’re so emotionally attached to people who exist solely in our heads. I’ve cried over my characters. I’ve argued with them, obsessed over them, rooted for them like they were my own chaotic children. And yes — I’ve had full-on crushes on them.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Magical Creatures Without the Clichés
“If I see one more sassy talking cat or a dragon with daddy issues, I might scream.” Let’s be honest: magical creatures are part of what makes fantasy sparkle. They lift us out of the ordinary and into the wondrous. But all too often, they also fall into painfully predictable tropes. You know the ones. The wise old centaur. The rebellious fae prince. The brooding werewolf with a soft side. Yawn.
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
How to Write Descriptions That Don’t Bore Readers
“Don’t just describe the room — make me feel like I’ve stepped inside it.” We’ve all read that one book (or three) where the descriptions feel like someone hit pause on the story to give you a furniture catalogue. And look — I get it. Description is hard. You want to paint a vivid picture, but not drown your reader in a sea of adjectives. So, how do you write description that actually enhances the story, rather than dragging it down?
By Georgia5 months ago in Writers
Hanging out with Galatea
Publishing with Galatea? Let's talk. Galatea is the publishing division for Inkitt. That's a free writing site where you can post and read for free. If you've been there lately, it might be because you like reading books about alpha males, werewolf dudes that mate for life, or billionaires who fall in love with insignificant women and then shower them with riches like Aladdin's genie.
By Stephanie Van Orman5 months ago in Writers
How Generative AI Could Help Transform South African Policing
Introduction: A Crisis of Trust South African policing faces a deep crisis of legitimacy. Too often, communities experience officers not as protectors, but as enforcers of arrogance, superiority, and disrespect. The gap is not simply one of crime control, but of broken relationships of power, communication, and empathy. When police are feared more than they are trusted, democracy itself is weakened.
By David Thusi5 months ago in Writers
Writing Down The Bones Deck #17
Hi guys, It has been a while since I completed one of these card prompts. This post series has been inspired by Denise E Lindquist. I never would have known about this deck of cards if it wasn't for her. So thank you Denise for sharing this lovely deck of cards with all of us on Vocal. I definitely have been putting this card off.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹5 months ago in Writers