Process

What Is a Dedicated Writing Space and How Can You Find Yours?
What Is a Dedicated Writing Space? One thing that we've talked about in previous articles is a dedicated writing space, but what is this place exactly?
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Me And My Poetry
Introduction Nearly all of my poetry these days seems to be villanelles or sonnets, and I like them because they make me feel safe when I am writing, that is, I know what I am doing is correct.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
Why 99% of Writers Give Up Before Completing Their First Book
While it may surprise you, with all the books that are published and placed on the shelves or found online each year, these novels only make up a tiny amount of the books that writers have begun to write with the hopes and dreams of publishing their very own books.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Screenwriting A Life
The gloomy rainy day reflects on the surface of puddles beneath my feet. My mother used to say that rain is the most important moment to appreciate the life and death of things around us. I look around me as I’m sitting with my bookbag waiting for the bus to arrive. I lift my wrist up to look at my silver watch.
By Angel Adagio2 years ago in Writers
Pushing Things Away
My attempt at "Book of Rules" by The Heptones Introduction I have put together one story today and I expect that it will get a lot of reads, it is already generating a lot of reaction outside of Vocal.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Writers
The Bewitched Syndrome. Top Story - January 2024.
One sits in front of a blank computer screen and wishes the words would just magically appear on it. If one could only twitch a “Bestselling American Novel.” But alas, the only person who could twitch a novel into existence was Samantha from the TV show “Bewitched.”
By Kenneth Lawson2 years ago in Writers
Beneath the Shadows, Beyond the Light
In shadows cast by flickering light, A boy with eyes dim, lost in the night. In the corners of a house, echoes of pain,
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Writers
Fizzled
If Vocal taught me anything in my first year of membership, it was that other members hold a higher appreciation for the words fumbling from my keyboard than do the judges at Vocal. Had I written this four months ago, it would have been a bitter admission; today I state facts with a wry chuckle and a heavy dose of humility. My aspirations for 2024 are not to burn out or give up on writing.
By Mack D. Ames2 years ago in Writers
Crafting Your Unique Writing Aesthetic
This article provides an in-depth exploration of writing aesthetic, including its definition, significance for writers, tips for developing a unique aesthetic, incorporating aesthetics in different genres, examples of aesthetic writing styles, the impact of AI-driven content creation on aesthetics, the Writer Academia aesthetic, tools and resources for developing aesthetics, the benefits of having a freelance writing mentor, explaining writing aesthetic using adjectives and descriptors, and tips for crafting a unique writing aesthetic.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in Writers
Why Consistent Writing Is Just - Difficult
If you've ever followed a writer on any form of social media you will - probably more than once -have seen them share some funny image about being a writer who doesn't write.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Writing Sucks
The writing process is exhausting. Do not get me wrong, I love to write, but many times I get the impression that I am not good enough. I have been told by friends and loved ones that I am a good writer, so why is that not enough? This is a question that I constantly find myself revisiting.
By Justin Higgins2 years ago in Writers
Seven Days
So, per inspiration of Rachel Demming's, I thought it might be a good time to assess if this challenge has been a learning tool or a detriment for me. A week has gone by and I have "cranked out" seven pieces of my thoughts and reflections.
By Shirley Belk2 years ago in Writers