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This is for the unofficial 'Write me a Letter Challenge' posted by Heather Hubler-thanks for the challenge Heather! https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/write-me-a-letter-challenge%3C/p%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cstyle data-emotion-css="16e5cai">.css-16e5cai{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-wrap:wrap;-ms-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;}
An Unkindness of Ravens
Blackthorn the Raven sat upon its dark wintry perch watching the snowflakes fall. They shimmered, twirled and slid off the leafless tree branches like ballerinas trying desperately to find a foothold. Tiny wildlife skittered amidst the dark and white of the colorless, yet oddly beautiful landscape, much like an artistic picturesque canvas painted in graphic, barren black and white. The day shone in eerie starkness to the gloomy sunless skies.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Writers
Advice I'd Go Back and Give Myself as a New Author
My journey as a writer has been going on for many years now and while I know I still have many lessons to learn, my biggest one recently being navigating the world of traditional publishing - I sometimes think back to those first moments when I decided to throw my hat in the wind and embrace being a writer.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
The Writer/Reader Guilt Complex
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You publish a story here on Vocal or some other web publishing platform. It might be a story you feel is really great, or one that is mediocre, or maybe even one you regret. Another writer you are familiar with from the site leaves a like and a comment on said story. The quality of the story and the content of the comment are not really factors in what happens next. You ask yourself when was the last time you read anything published by this other writer? You also consider, when was the last time you left a like or a comment on anything they had written that you read? If you are anything like me, (I can assure you, you are not, but we may share at least this in common) our answers to both questions will probably be a very low number or zero in some cases. A nagging guilt begins to build at not having read or commented on any of this writer's many works in a very long time, or maybe even ever. This very nice person, this aspiring writer just like yourself, took the time out of his or her busy schedule to read and comment on something you wrote, and you can't even be bothered to do the same for them? What kind of monster are you? And, so, appropriately ashamed you immediately seek out something/anything this person has published and leave a like and a comment to even the score. It doesn't matter if the piece you found was Hemingway reborn (highest possible literary quality) or Michael Chrichton reborn (lowest possible literary quality), you like it and you leave a comment detailing how great it was for whatever reasons you think will soothe your guilt ridden soul.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Writers
How US mentalities on Israel and Palestinians had been moving before Hamas assault
Hamas' aggressors sent off a merciless, sweeping dread assault on Israel throughout the end of the week, killing something like 1,200 individuals, and Israel did battle accordingly, with President Joe Biden and other top organization authorities promising guide to the Israelis.
By Kyrol Mojikal2 years ago in Writers
Welcome to Tales From Elsewhere!
Do you ever wonder why are people interested in stuff? I personally believe it's a combination of three aspects. Firstly, as humans, we're a naturally curious species. We are hungry for knowledge and certainty of what we see.
By Tales From Elsewhere2 years ago in Writers
The Power of Denial: Why We Refuse to Face Unpleasant Truths
Title: The Power of Denial: Why We Refuse to Face Unpleasant Truths Introduction Denial is a defense mechanism that most of us have employed at some point in our lives. It's a psychological coping mechanism that allows us to shield ourselves from uncomfortable or distressing truths. While denial can serve as a temporary escape from harsh realities, it can also be a double-edged sword. In this article, we'll explore the concept of denial, its various forms, the reasons behind it, and its potential consequences.
By Divine Obruche2 years ago in Writers
The Mirror's Secret
Once upon a time, in a quaint little village, there lived a man named Samuel. Samuel was known throughout the village as a kind and gentle soul. He was always the first to lend a helping hand to his neighbors, and his smile brightened even the gloomiest of days.
By Benjie Maybuena2 years ago in Writers
