Inspiration

Update, Take 2. Top Story - July 2025.
Greetings from the Void! It has been…probably four months (five?) since my last post here and it feels…well, like a blast from the past. I haven’t been in this Vocalite mindset for quite a long time.
By Mackenzie Davis7 months ago in Writers
Our Independence Day
Our Independence Day, at its core concept, is the independent gasp of a nation—an intangible instant condensed into history, memory, and legend. It is not so much a date enumerated by flags and parades; it is a throb of liberty, a transcendent liberation from the silences of servitude. By definition, Independence Day is the yearly celebration of a nation's freedom from foreign rule, colonial occupation, or tyrannical authority. But under this technicality is a maze of feelings, philosophies, and obligations beyond the ink of historical proclamations.
By Muhammad Abdullah7 months ago in Writers
Passion: The Golden Key to Writing Motivation
My grandad would say to me all the time, “Well, if you’re passionate about it, that’s good, it’ll make it far easier.” I understood him immediately, because he was right, it did make it easier.
By Adz Robinson 7 months ago in Writers
Animal World
"Where is this?" On an unusual night, scary lightning flashed through the clouds, and the sky was covered with dark clouds, as if it was about to rain heavily. Deep in the tunnel, a low roar echoed. Whose voice came from?
By eternal moment7 months ago in Writers
Is It Still Art If You Don't Suffer For It?
The tortured artist is a beautiful lie we tell ourselves about creativity. You know the story: genius emerges from pain, masterpieces come from madness, and authentic art requires authentic suffering.
By Jack McNamara7 months ago in Writers
5 Magazines That Will Pay For Your Writing
I was once sat in a university lecture when my lecturer announced, “How many of you have submitted any writing for publication?”
By Adz Robinson 7 months ago in Writers
Hooked: How My Phone Became My Drug
I never thought I’d be the kind of person who couldn’t put down a phone. Growing up, I watched adults at dinner tables, their faces lit blue from tiny screens, and silently promised myself I’d be different. I would read more books. I’d be present in every moment. I’d never let a machine control my mind.
By Kim Jon7 months ago in Writers
Me Ves Y Sufres by Hope Of The States
There are plenty of songs I could’ve written about for Annie Kapur’s challenge — songs that touched me, got me through dark days, reminded me to keep going. But when I sat down to write, I knew I’d be lying if I didn't pick this one.
By Paul Stewart7 months ago in Writers
2 Simple Ways—I Find Trending Topics to Write About
Introduction Writing about what's popular can skyrocket your content's reach. When you focus on current trends, more people see, share, and engage with your work. But finding those hot topics isn’t always simple, especially with so much noise online. Staying ahead requires knowing where to look and how to identify current trends.
By vijay sam7 months ago in Writers
Data Breach - End of Privacy?
When the Optus data breach hit headlines in September 2022, it was impossible to ignore. Over 10 million Australians, myself included, found ourselves caught in the crossfire of one of the country's largest privacy scandals. Sensitive data like driver's licenses and Medicare card details were exposed to cybercriminals, sparking a wave of class actions, media outrage, and questions about the future of cybersecurity.
By Narghiza Ergashova7 months ago in Writers
A Challenge Inspired me to Make a Mixtape
When I first read the prompt for the challenge ‘The Summer That Wasn’t’, I immediately thought of music. Summer and music go together so well, I think, because it seems so much more vibrant at that time of year. Festivals play a part in forging that link, but I think it is more to do with open windows, everywhere you go you hear snatches of tunes from each house you walk past, every car that drives by with the windows down. This often diverse soundscape is echoed in mixtapes, where disparate sounds and styles are pulled together to somehow make sense as a whole.
By Veronica Stone7 months ago in Writers
She Texted Me by Mistake — And Changed My Life Forever
It was a Tuesday — the kind of dull, gray day that made the hours feel heavier than they should. I was sipping on cheap black coffee at my desk, pretending to care about spreadsheets, when my phone buzzed.
By Awais Khaliq7 months ago in Writers