Inspiration
Spoiler Alert-Writing Challenge: How Speak No Evil Uses Recontextualization
Taking a thing with an established meaning and giving it a new and different meaning is to recontextualize that thing. For instance, in a general context the sun is contextualized as daylight and warmth. But in the universe of the legendary vampire, Dracula, the sun means danger and death. Media about vampire characters has successfully recontextualized the sun. Characters in a vampire movie seek the sun not merely for its actual context but as a way of defeating or, at the very least, delaying the monster seeking to destroy them.
By Sean Patrickabout a year ago in Writers
Victoria’s Good Taste
There once lived a lady named Victoria who lived in a little town near the marketplace. It was always filled with glorious aromas of baked goods and multicultural cuisine. She was known as the best taste tester for miles around and was asked every month to judge the baking contest.
By Gaille Hunterabout a year ago in Writers
Strategies for Navigating Career Shifts in a Rapidly Evolving Job Market
In today’s world, change is the only constant. This is especially true in the job market, where technological advancements, economic shifts, and societal changes are creating a landscape that evolves almost daily. I’ve experienced these changes firsthand and learned that adapting to a shifting career landscape isn’t just about survival—it’s about thriving. So, if you’re facing a career shift or contemplating a new direction, let me share some insights and strategies that have helped me—and many others—navigate this exciting, albeit challenging, terrain.
By Eladeo Mallettabout a year ago in Writers
Hope
It’s important to have hope. That feeling deep inside of you that tells you everything is going to be okay. And it will be. But sometimes you have to go through the sludge first. Sometimes you have to get through the darkness. In order to find the light. Sometimes you need to deeply know the ice coldness of dread so you can fully appreciate the golden glow of the sunshine. Softly touching your skin. Kissing your face. Diving into the sky blue ocean sparkling under the suns rays.
By Mia Watanabeabout a year ago in Writers
5 Easy Ways New Writers Get More Views
1. Focus on writing high-quality, engaging content. Why Quality Matters Over Quantity In the vast sea of online content, what separates you from the rest? The answer is quality. Writing content that is well-researched, engaging, and offers real value to your readers is key to gaining and retaining an audience. It’s not enough to just write; you need to make sure what you’re writing is interesting, informative, and meets the needs of your target readers.
By Muhammad Nadeemabout a year ago in Writers
Table 5: A Journey Into Its Importance and Influence
Introduction Tables have been a fundamental part of human civilization for centuries. From ancient civilizations to modern homes, tables serve more than just a functional purpose. "Table 5" has a unique cultural and practical significance among the different types. This article delves into its evolution, importance, and how it impacts various aspects of our lives.
By Muhammad Nadeemabout a year ago in Writers
200 - and Counting
Two hundred. That will be the number of stories I've published on Vocal if this one is blessed by the curators. I wouldn't have realized it if I hadn't thought about checking my profile after congratulating another creator about #150. (congrats again, Savannah:)
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Writers
CHOICES
Jesus’s obedience in the garden of gethsemane where He said "I will" to Gods eternal demands can easily be paralleled to mans disobedience in the garden of Eden where they said "I will not" to Gods demands drawing our attention to an invaluable timeless truth about decisions & choices every individual must take cognizance of if we are to have the sort of impact that transcends the corridors of time itself. Paul in Romans 5:19 lays down succinctly this parallel of obedience against disobedience in light of what both choices accomplished for humanity when he writes that; "For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous."
By Ernest Kobby Baahabout a year ago in Writers










