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Exploring Different Publishing Options: Traditional, Self-Publishing, and Hybrid Routes
I'm going to start this article out by saying that there is no real right or wrong choice in the publishing options, the right one is the most compatible and in line with your goals, budget, and timeline as a writer.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Thou Shalt Never Leave Thy Reader Annoyed
(Click below for SoundCloud Audio) When it comes to important writing commandments, ordinal numbers are not necessarily helpful here. There are things that writers should/shouldn’t do that even in a priority listing would all need to be in that number one slot. So that’s exactly where I’m going to put them.
By The Dani Writer2 years ago in Writers
Dear H--Am I a Poet?
*** This is in response to Heather's "Write Me a Letter" Challenge. Heather, all I can say is, I'm sorry. Also, the letters are all there. I made them bold and underlined as they appeared in order --except the single "Z" which is out of order but present and accounted for ;) ;)
By Lena Beana2 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
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
NorthBound
As my first story on this site, I wanted to remember the old band that I used to be a part of that I remember fondly. We began as just three friends in High School. Well two of us knew each other well before High School. But it began with the want to just play music. The three friends got together and just played music. Granted two were very well trained musicians and the other taught himself after college as something to do. You'd think that it wouldn't sound that great, your classic garage band but I'll tell you, we were the real deal. The three of us began playing and it sounded magical. Now one of us began as a drummer. He was very prolific as a drummer. He actually did a whole drum battle on stage with another kid. The other two were just your regular bumpkins who either taught themselves the guitar or had their father taught them guitar. But when we got together just to jam and play cover songs, something sounded quite good. We were truly something to behold. We had many different band names included CNL or even Saco River but we finally decided on NorthBound and we made our debut in a Beverly house gig. We then played at the Scala Center in Georgetown and it was the height of our career. Not only was it our best gig but unfortunately it was our last gig. Here is the youtube videos of the concert and I truly believe had we kept going we would have done great things. We even started writing original songs and they were damn good but things happen. Life gets in the way but at least we have our memories. LONG LIVE NORTHBOUND!
By Matthew Garlin2 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 Enigmatic World of Anime: An In-Depth Journey into the Allure and Excitement of Japanese Animation
Anime, derived from the English word "animation," refers to animated works that originate in Japan. Its history can be traced back to the early 20th century when Japanese artists started experimenting with animation techniques. However, it wasn't until the post-World War II era that anime truly began to take shape. The iconic "Astro Boy," created by Osamu Tezuka, marked a significant turning point in the evolution of anime.
By Explore the Universe2 years ago in Writers
