Guides

3 Writing Habits You Need To Stop
Writers are not immune to bad habits especially when it comes to staying hydrated, sitting up straight, keeping our desks clean, not procrastinating our writing, taking breaks when looking at screens for hours on end, or finding excuses why we just haven't finished that novel yet.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
READ All About It. Content Warning.
I am ready ( I think) to share my blog, "RealStuffbyRealMe" with the Vocal community; there's plenty to catch up on! I suggest starting in October 2022. Here's the link: MyBlog
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)2 years ago in Writers
Conflicts in the Office: How to Navigate and Address Fights
Conflict is a natural element of any dynamic whether it is personal or professional and knowing how to deal with it becomes an essential in any aspect of life. Conflicts in the workplace can arise for matters as trivial as difference in personal beliefs to matters such as project completions, working styles, deadlines, project goals and different outlooks towards work. For the sake of development and productivity, these disputes must be settled quickly and professionally. Understanding how conflicts arise and how to resolve them can help managers advance in their careers. We'll go over what conflicts are, their different kinds, and the typical reasons why team members argue in this edition of The Wellness Digest.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Writers
Unveiling Opulence - Toto Washbasins & Water Closets for Bangalore Homes
Introduction: Bangalore, with its dynamic lifestyle and design-forward residents, demands nothing short of the best when it comes to bathroom fixtures. In the realm of luxury and innovation, Toto stands as a frontrunner, offering a range of washbasins and water closets that redefine opulence. Let's embark on a journey through the finest Toto fixtures, curated to elevate the bathroom experience in Bangalore's discerning homes.
By Maruthiceramics2 years ago in Writers
Controversial Writing Opinions
The writing world, like almost any part of the world, is full of writers who practice all sorts of different styles, write in a wide variety of genres, and have their opinions on certain writing aspects.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Failing forward as a writer
When I started working as a system-engineer, I quite didn’t get that failure is a part of the process. I lived each mistake as a personal flaw, to the very obvious consequences. Mini screw-ups would annoy me and chip my self-esteem, while the occasional, once every two-years major screw-up led to anxiety spikes.
By M.2 years ago in Writers
Self-Censorship...
Self-Censorship And The Striving For Authenticity What a title huh! I'm YonathanJ, author, poet and creative writer. Indulge me in a topic that isn't talked about enough, amidst the seas of writing advice that floods online discourse.
By YonathanJ2 years ago in Writers
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Writing Online
Before I started writing online I saw plenty of posts with good meaningful advice on things you should know - before you start writing online.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
The Balance of Navigating Writing and a Full-Time Job
For most writers, there is always the dream of being able to spend the day lounging around and writing stories that sell enough to pay the bills, but instead, they have to wake up at ungodly hours and have a long commute to a job that they may or may not like, before dragging themselves home and into bed before repeating it all the next day.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Building Tension and Conflict
As authors, we are the puppet masters of emotions in our novels. It is our job to keep readers on the edge of their seats, turning pages, eager to uncover the next revelation. But how do we achieve this? What are the methods to weave a web of tension and conflict that enthralls our readers?
By Wendy Van Camp2 years ago in Writers
If You're a Writer There Should Be a Notebook by Your Bedside
There is some advice that when it is given to a writer it leaves them scratching their head as to what it could mean and why someone would go out of their way to tell them something so strange.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
A Squall
I’ve come to understand writer’s block as a spectrum of experience. I haven’t done much research on the matter unless you count gathering anecdotal evidence of what people experience when they experience “writer’s block” as sufficient research. Despite knowing plenty of literature on the subject exists, I’ve come to this conclusion of an existing spectrum through conversation. My previously developed thought seems reinforced by the fact that several writers on this platform have articulated their unique take on it for the #200 challenge; no two definitions I’ve seen are the same.
By kp2 years ago in Writers