Inspiration

“Why I Started Blogging at 16”
At 16, life feels like a whirlwind—full of questions, challenges, and endless noise. I started blogging because I needed a space to slow down, reflect, and share my thoughts with others who might be feeling the same.
By Leshem Raymond7 months ago in Writers
Hot Take: MM/DD/YYYY > DD/MM/YYYY
I woke up in a cold sweat when it came to me. The date was July 17, 2025. Why did I say it like that and not 17 July 2025? Is it because I am a stubborn American? No, it turns out, I am stubborn for sentence structure.
By Tinka Boudit She/Her7 months ago in Writers
The Alchemist of Destiny: The Untold Struggles of Paulo Coelho
You will never make it as a writer." The words echoed like thunder in Paulo Coelho’s teenage mind. He had heard them from teachers, relatives, and even from the people closest to him—his own parents. Born in 1947 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Paulo was not the boy society wanted him to be. He wasn’t athletic, or particularly obedient, and he didn't care for the rigid expectations of a conservative Catholic household. What he did care for—deeply—was writing, and he knew it was his calling, even if the world was deaf to it.
By Frank Massey 7 months ago in Writers
Being a Fantasy Writer in a Real-World Crisis
“Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisoned by the enemy, don’t we consider it his duty to escape?” — J.R.R. Tolkien
By Georgia7 months ago in Writers
Early risers are blessed. (The early bird catches the worm)
Waking up early isn’t just about opening your eyes, nor racing before dawn breaks. It’s hearing that quiet call inside,
By Liora Vogel 7 months ago in Writers
The Architect of Time: The Untold Journey of Christopher Nolan
You’re never going to learn something as profoundly as when it’s purely out of curiosity.” These are the words of Christopher Nolan, the cinematic magician who bends time, space, and reality like no other.
By Frank Massey 7 months ago in Writers
Why I Left Vocal, Why I Came Back, and Why Writing Feels Like Coming Home
I joined Vocal Media back when it felt like an empty high school gym before prom, just a few of us awkwardly swaying in the corner, wondering if anyone else would show up.
By The Arlee7 months ago in Writers
Amy Kwalwasser: The Quantum Strategist Revolutionizing Stock Market Trading
In the world of finance, speed and strategy have always gone hand in hand. But in an era where global markets respond to information in microseconds and algorithms dictate billions in capital flows, conventional speed is no longer enough. Today, strategic advantage demands a new kind of thinking—one that embraces probability, complexity, and multidimensional logic. Enter Amy Kwalwasser, a Quantum Computing Specialist who is reshaping how financial institutions approach stock market trading.
By Amy Kwalwasser7 months ago in Writers
Goulhearth’s Marvelous Institute of Wizardry and Other Magical Creations Opens Its Doors to the Public
A Hidden Realm of Magical Education Emerges Goulhearth’s Marvelous Institute of Wizardry and Other Magical Creations, long considered a myth by even the most devout magical scholars, has officially revealed itself to the modern world. Tucked within the Enchanted Thistlewood Forest, the prestigious school announced a historic public opening for select non-magical visitors and aspiring magic-wielders alike.
By CyberFlex-TV7 months ago in Writers
From Saying to Doing, There’s a Long Way (Actions Speak Louder Than Words)
There’s a stretch so long in that saying that sometimes feels like an abyss, a vortex that swallows your word, your essence,
By Liora Vogel 7 months ago in Writers
Overused Words You Can Cut from Your Writing Right Now
"The road to hell is paved with adverbs." — Stephen King Let me tell you a secret: I used to be a literary hoarder. I clung to every single "just," "really," and "very" like they were emotional support words. My paragraphs were padded like a poorly packed suitcase—crammed with fluff, just in case. I figured more was more, right? Turns out, no. Definitely not.
By Georgia7 months ago in Writers
A Quick Victory Lap: “SEALAB IV” on The NoSleep Podcast
TLDR: I wrote an entry for a Vocal challenge that flopped. But I knew it was good, so rather than let that initial failure condemn the story to eternity, I said “fuck that” and start publishing it as a reprint. Then one of the largest horror podcasts in the world said, “We’ll take it.”
By Stephen A. Roddewig7 months ago in Writers